Cocoa Pecan Crescents

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Servings: 42 Difficulty: Advanced
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International-style sweet and satisfying dessert that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Cocoa Pecan Crescents

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 42 Calories: 372.6

Description

This International dessert features Butter or margarine. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. softened 2/3 c Granulated sugar 1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract 1 3/4 c All-purpose flour 1/3 c HERSHEY'S Cocoa 1/8 ts Salt 1 1/2 c Ground pecans Powdered sugar In large bowl,
  2. beat butter, granulated sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir together flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, blending well.
  4. Stir in pecans.
  5. Cover; refrigerate dough 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
  6. Heat oven to 375F (191&# 194;°C).
  7. Shape scant tablespoons dough into logs about 2-1/2 inches long; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  8. Shape logs into crescents, tapering ends.
  9. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until set.
  10. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  11. Cool completely.
  12. Roll in powdered sugar.
  13. About 3-1/2 dozen cookies

Nutrition Facts

Servings 42

Amount Per Serving
Calories 372.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.4g64%
Saturated Fat 13.2g66%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 615.0mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, blending, butter, cocoa, crescents, dessert, international, margarine, pecan, pecans, title, vegetarian
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