Pecan Crescents
These classic pecan crescent cookies are tender and sweet and deserve a place on your holiday cookie tray.
butter
1
cup
salt
½
teaspoon
chopped pecans
2
cups
vanilla extract
1
tablespoon
all-purpose flour
2
cups
confectioners' sugar
½
cup
 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  Beat butter in large bowl with an electric mixer, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
  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 in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 15 to 30 minutes. Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in additional confectioners' sugar.
