Pecan Crescent Cookies
These delicate Pecan Crescent Cookies are buttery, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar for a sweet finish. Perfect for the holiday season or as a year-round treat, this recipe is simple, delicious, and sure to be a favorite!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup confectioner's sugar plus extra for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (170°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and salt, mixing well.
- Stir in chopped pecans and vanilla extract. Slowly mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Take a teaspoonful of dough and shape it into crescent-shaped cookies. Place them on the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then roll them in additional powdered sugar while warm.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 2 | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
