Pecan Crescent Cookies

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   Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.

2. 2

   Whisk the flour and salt together in a large bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine the butter and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat in 4 teaspoons of water and the vanilla.

5. 5

   Slowly mix in the flour mixture and finally, the pecans.

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   Break off tablespoonful pieces of dough, roll each to form a crescent shape and arrange evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.

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   (You'll have leftover dough for a second batch.)

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   Bake until slightly golden on the bottoms and edges, 10 to 12 minutes.

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   Watch very carefully--better to undercook than overcook.

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    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

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    Repeat with the remaining dough.

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    Put the powdered sugar in a shallow plate.

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    Once cooled, roll each cookie in an ample amount of the sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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