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Pecan Crescent Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into
2-1/2-in. logs and shape into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking
sheets. Bake at 325° for 20-22 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly
browned. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Dust
with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Yield: 6 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 14, 2008

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