Pecan Crescent Cookies
(from the kitchen of Grace Yaskovic, via Taste of Home Magazine)
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup finely-chopped pecans
powdered sugar
Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and salt. Stir in the pecans. Shape into logs 2-1/2' long and about 1/2" to 3/4" thick in the middle, tapering on the ends. Bend into crescents. Place 1" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325° F. for 22 to 25 minutes, or until set and lightly browned on the bottoms. Let stand 23 minutes before removing to wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar.
Makes 6 dozen.