Pecan Crescents Recipe

Crispy and crunchy, are the delicious Pecan Crescents. This is a great mid-day pick-me-up snack. The flavor comes together really nicely, with a combination of chocolate, vanilla and the pecans. Try it out, I'm sure you too will enjoy it!
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Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseFeel
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shortening3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Flour2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Semi-sweet chocolate morsels - 1 package (1 cup), coarsely chopped
 Pecans2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

MAKING
1) Combine the butter, shortening, and vanilla and cream well.
2) Sift together the flour and sugar, and stir into the creamed mix.
3) Add in the remaining ingredients and blend well.
4) Shape the dough into 1 1/2 inch-long, pencil-thick lengths.
5) Shape into crescents.
6) Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet, and place in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.

SERVING
7) Serve as a snack.
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