Description
Pecan Crescents are buttery cookies with a delightful nutty flavor and a powdery sugar coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually stir in the flour, salt, and chopped pecans until combined.
- Shape the dough into small crescents and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a different flavor, try adding almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pecan Crescents, cookies, dessert, pecan cookies