Pecan Crescent Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sifted powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. water
2 c. all-purpose flour
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. pecans, chopped

Preparation

Cream shortening and butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add water, beating well.
Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture, stirring well.
Stir in vanilla and pecans.
Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch crescents.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes.
Yield: 3 dozen.