Pecan Crisps

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees

• 1 c butter
• 1/2 c powdered sugar
• 2 t vanilla
• 2 c pecans, freshly ground or finely chopped
• 1 3/4 c all purpose flour
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/2 – 1 c extra powdered sugar for rolling
• 1 t cinnamon per 1/2 powdered sugar

1. Cream the butter until light and fluffy, about 3-5 mins
2. Add the 1/2 c powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well
3. add pecans, flour and salt and mix
4. form into small crescent or fingers about 1 1/2 inches long.
5. Bake at 325 for 15-20 mins
6. as soon as the cookies are cool enough to handle, roll them in a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon

Prep – 10 mins

Baking time – 15-20 mins

Yield - 3-4 dozen