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Pecan Dreams Cookie Recipe (Pecan Crescents)

Yields24 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time17 minsTotal Time27 mins

Pecan dreams on a golden plate on a wooden table with pine tree branches and christmas lights in the background

 ½ tsp salt
 10 tbsp softened butter
 1 cup chopped pecans (heaping cup)
 2 tsp vanilla extract
 1 cup flour
 ⅔ cup powdered sugar
 3 cups more powdered sugar for dipping
Instructions:
1

Preheat oven to 325°F and place a sheet of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.

2

In a large bowl, cream butter and gradually add the 2/3 cup of powdered sugar and salt until light and fluffy.

3

Stir in the pecans and vanilla. Gradually add the flour, and mix well.

4

Drop dough by the rounded teaspoon onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 17-20 minutes. Do not brown.

5

Let cookies cool for 1 to 2 minutes, then roll the cookies in a shallow bowl of powdered sugar. Then, repeat for an additional coating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cookie

Servings 24