Pecan Crescents - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1 3/4 c. flour
about 1/2 c. granulated sugar

Preparation

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 firm enough to handle. Divide dough in 8 equal pieces.
On lightly floured board, roll each in 1/2-inch wide ropes.
Cut in 1 3/4-inch lengths; taper ends, then shape in crescents.
Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in 300\u00b0 oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
While warm, roll in granulated sugar.