Pecan Crescents

Pecan Crescents

Pecan wedding cookies rolled in confectioner’s sugar.

Yield:
4 dozen
Servings:
24

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180
Calories
14g
Fat
12g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat5g 27%
Cholesterol20mg 7%
Sodium103mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate12g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein2g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium10mg 1%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium52mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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