Name: Pecan Crescents Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup of powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 2 cups of all-purpose flour; 1 cup of chopped pecans; 1/4 cup of powdered sugar for dusting

Pecan Crescents Recipe

Constantia Fuentes Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Pecan Crescents

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of chopped pecans
1/4 cup of powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F(175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour and mix until well combined.
Fold in the chopped pecans.
Shape the dough into crescent shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.