Pecan Crescents

These Pecan Crescents are a quick and easy holiday treat. Made with just a few ingredients, they come together in minutes and are sure to please everyone on your list!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius).

2. In a bowl, cream together butter or margarine and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add salt and mix well.

3. Stir in chopped pecans and vanilla extract, then gradually add flour until the dough is mixed well.

4. Shape dough into small crescents using a teaspoonful for each one, then place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15-30 minutes without browning them. Let cool slightly before rolling in more confectioners’ sugar

Nutrition Facts

• 1. This recipe makes approximately 24 pecan crescents.
• 2. Each pecan crescent is relatively high in fat, with 7 grams of total fat per serving. 3 grams of this fat come from saturated fats, while the remaining 4 grams are unsaturated fats.
• 3. These cookies are also a good source of dietary fiber, providing 2 grams per serving.
• 4. One cookie contains around 97 calories.

What are Italian Christmas cookies?

Italian Christmas cookies are delicious cake-like cookies with a hint of anise and sweet sugar glaze. This easy cookie recipe is great to serve any time of the year.

These festive cookies are traditionally made with anise extract, which gives them a distinct flavor that many people enjoy. The dough is usually flavoured with lemon or orange zest, and sometimes ground cloves or cinnamon. After being baked, the cookies are then dipped in a sugar glaze and decorated with sprinkles or candied fruit.

Italian Christmas cookies are a popular treat during the holidays, but they can really be enjoyed any time of year.

What is the most popular cookie in Italy?

There are many delicious cookies popular in Italy, but if we had to choose just one, the most popular would be Baci di dama. These bite-sized morsels are made with two hazelnut meringue disks sandwiching a rich chocolate ganache filling. They’re simple yet irresistible, and perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or espresso.

Other popular Italian cookies include Chocolate-Pistachio Biscotti, Biscotti al Cocco (coconut biscotti), Seven-Layer Cookies, and Espresso Florentines. All of these cookies are deliciously sweet and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

How do you make pecan snowballs?

Snowballs are a holiday classic, and pecan snowballs are a delicious twist on the traditional recipe. These cookies are perfect for any holiday party or gathering, and they’re also great for gift-giving. Here’s how to make them:

First, chop the pecans into very fine crumbs. You can do this by hand with a sharp knife, or you can use a food processor.

Next, cream room temperature butter in a large bowl. Add confectioners’ sugar and mix until well blended. Then add vanilla extract, flour, and pecans to the mixture and stir until everything is combined. Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes so it will be easier to work with later. Then roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes or until they’re lightly browned around the edges. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

What kind of cookies are crescent cookies?

Crescent cookies, also called Viennese crescents, are traditional Austrian cookies. They’re typically made with a buttery dough that’s rolled into a crescent shape and then baked until golden brown.

How many calories are in a crescent cookie?

A crescent cookie has about 60 calories. This is because each cookie has 2 grams of sugar and 3 grams of carbs. The calories come from the sugar and carbs, so the more you have, the more calories you’ll have.