Pecan Crescents Recipe
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Pecan Crescents

By: Cheryl 
"Pecan wedding cookies rolled in confectioner's sugar."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  2. Cream butter or margarine, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt. Cream until light and fluffy.
  3. 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 15-30 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool slightly, then roll cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 180 | Total Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
While these go by a number of names, Pecan Fingers, Mexican Wedding Cakes, Pecan Crescents,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by PAMELA D.   view full review
I'm too lazy to shape crescents so I use my small cookie scoop, portion them all out, then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by COOKINKIWI   view full review
I had misplaced by own recipe so was I really happy to find this one here. It's perfect -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JACKYEC   view full review
These were soo good and so easy. I made 2 x in 1 week because my husband kept eating them up!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by V. Rice   view full review
This was an excellent recipe. My best friend used to make these cookies for my mother and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
These were very good cookies. As another reviewer said earlier, Texans call these Wedding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by candy   view full review
THANK YOU, Cheryl! In the south, we refer to these cookies as Southern Wedding Cookies. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2012 by CHARITYBOO   view full review
I used these for Christmas cookies. They are really wonderful and have a nice butter flavor. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by celtic_rowan   view full review
These cookies are delicious! They are a bit sweet, but go fabulous with a strong cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by ICYANGEL001   view full review
I have been looking for these cookies for years. My grandmother use to make them for me. They...

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