Pecan Crescents

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1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 3/4 cups flour
about 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Cream butter confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy; stir in pecans. Gradually stir in flour until well blended. Cover, chill 1 hour or until dough is firm enough to handle.

Divide dough in 8 equal pieces. On lightly floured board, roll each into% inch wide ropes. Cut into 1 3/4 inch lengths; taper ends then shape in crescents. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 300 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until light golden and firm to touch. Or bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

While warm, roll in granulated sugar. Place on racks to cool.

OK to freeze.

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