Description
Easy Pecan Crescent Cookies are delicate, buttery treats packed with finely chopped pecans and shaped into classic crescent forms. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are lightly coated in powdered sugar, giving them a beautiful snowy finish and a soft, tender texture. Perfect for holidays, cookie trays, or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea, Easy Pecan Crescent Cookies are simple to make with pantry staples and bring a timeless bakery-style flavor to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
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Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Fold in the finely chopped pecans and mix until evenly distributed.
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Scoop small portions of dough and roll them into logs about 2–3 inches long.
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Gently curve each log into a crescent shape and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops remain pale.
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Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll them gently in powdered sugar while still warm.
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Once completely cooled, dust the cookies again with powdered sugar for the classic snowy finish.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 20–30 minutes can help maintain the crescent shape if the dough becomes too soft.Finely chopping the pecans helps create a smoother cookie texture.Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar twice gives them their traditional snowy appearance.Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and tender.
