Pecan Crescents
Delightfully buttery and perfectly crumbly, Pecan Crescents are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a nutty twist. These crescent-shaped treats are made with finely chopped pecans folded into a rich vanilla-infused dough for a flavor-packed bite in every nibble. A double dusting of powdered sugar gives them an irresistibly sweet coating, making them a festive favorite for holidays or any occasion. Ready in under 40 minutes, these simple yet elegant cookies are easy to bake and perfect for sharing. Whether served with coffee, tea, or packaged as a thoughtful homemade gift, Pecan Crescents are guaranteed to charm with their light texture and delicate sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 125 grams pecans, finely chopped
- 60 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the cookies dense.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the dough.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a small log about 5 cm (2 inches) long. Gently shape it into a crescent.
Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to let them brown completely.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in powdered sugar until evenly coated. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, give them another light dusting of powdered sugar before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3832 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 286.1 g | 367% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.1 g | 606% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.6 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 836 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
