Pecan Crescents

Pecan wedding cookies rolled in confectioner's sugar.

• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream butter or margarine, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt. Cream until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Stir in pecans and vanilla. Add flour gradually. Mix well. Shape dough into crescents using a teaspoon full for each crescent. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 15-30 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool slightly, then roll cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.