Recipes Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes Pecan Crescents 4.8 (95) 72 Reviews 17 Photos These classic pecan crescent cookies are tender and sweet and deserve a place on your holiday cookie tray. Submitted by Cheryl Updated on January 25, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 17 17 17 17 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 4 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 1 cup butter ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups chopped pecans 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup confectioners' sugar Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Beat butter in large bowl with an electric mixer, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy. 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 in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 15 to 30 minutes. Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in additional confectioners' sugar. I Made It Print 206 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 180 Calories 14g Fat 12g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 180 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 103mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 52mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.