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Pecan Crescents

Source of Recipe


Southern Living






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
  
• 1 cup butter, softened
  
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 2-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  
• Powdered sugar
  






Instructions



1. Pulse pecans in a food processor until coarse, like sand. Beat butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Stir in vanilla and ground pecans. Gradually add flour, beating until a soft dough forms. Beat at low speed just until combined. Cover and chill 1 hour.
   
   
2. Divide dough into 5 portions; divide each portion into 12 pieces. Roll dough pieces into 2-inch logs, curving ends to form crescents. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
   
   
3. Bake at 350° F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely on wire racks.
   
   Makes about 5 dozen.