Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup finely chopped pecansConfectioners’ sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans.

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs and shape into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 325° for 20-22 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.