Holiday Crescents Recipe

Name: Holiday Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups chopped pecans; ⅔ cup packed brown sugar; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth.
3
Add butter, beat until smooth.
4
Add flour and beat until combined.
5
cover and chill 2 hours or until easy to handle.
6
Meanwhile, in small mixing bowl combine pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, egg whites and vanilla.
7
Divide dough into 18 portions.
8
Roll each portion into 5 inch square or circle.
9
Spoon a rounded tablespoon of nut mixture in a 1/2 inch band about 1 inch from the edge of dough, roll up.
10
Form into horseshoe shape and pinch ends together to seal.
11
Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
12
Bake 25 minutes or until light brown.
13
Remove to wire racks and cool Roll cookies in powdered sugar.

1541

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Holiday Crescents falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Holiday Crescents

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