Pecan Crescent Cookies

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

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