Difficulty: Easy
Yield: approximately 5 dozen cookies
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 60 servings): Calories 115, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrates 11 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 11 mg
Total Time: 1 hour
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 25 minutes

Whip up these irresistible sweet, nutty crescent bitesa cherished holiday tradition since the late 1970s! One taste, and you'll be dusted in powdered sugar from kitchen to collar, sparking pure festive joy. Perfect for filling your home with warm, buttery aromas that draw everyone in.

4 cups all-purpose flour, scooped
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

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Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 325F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt; set aside.
In another large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes. Add 4 teaspoons water and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, then fold in pecans.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, shape into crescents, and place evenly spaced on baking sheets (bake in batches).
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges and bottoms are just goldenbetter slightly underbaked! Rest on sheets a few minutes, then cool fully on a wire rack, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.
Roll cooled cookies generously in powdered sugar from a shallow dish.