Are you craving a delightful and comforting treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than pecan and brown sugar crescents! These delectable pastries combine the nutty flavor of pecans with the rich sweetness of brown sugar, creating a harmony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With their flaky, buttery crust and gooey, caramelized filling, these crescents are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy brunch, a festive holiday gathering, or simply a moment of indulgence. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of crafting these irresistible pecan and brown sugar crescents from scratch.
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PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES
Rich, buttery and absolutely irresistible, these old-fashioned nut cookies were one of Mom's specialties. Any meal was a memorable event when she served this scrumptious treat. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans., Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs and shape into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 20-22 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PECAN-CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE CRESCENTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield about 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat the butter, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar and the salt in a large bowl with a mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and mix until crumbly, about 1 minute. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and lightly knead with your hands to make a soft dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Make the filling: Put the dried cranberries and 1 tablespoon water in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave until plump, about 1 minute. Let cool. Stir in the pecans, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon, then stir in the milk.
- Roll out the dough until 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out circles using a 3 1/2-inch-round cookie cutter. Gather the scraps; reroll once to cut more circles. Place a heaping teaspoonful of filling on the bottom third of each circle, leaving a small border. Brush the edges with a little milk, fold the dough over the filling and roll to enclose; pinch the 2 ends closed and bend into a crescent shape. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Arrange the cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheets; brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
PECAN CRESCENTS
Pecan wedding cookies rolled in confectioner's sugar.
Provided by Cheryl
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
- Cream butter or margarine, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt. Cream until light and fluffy.
- Stir in pecans and vanilla. Add flour gradually. Mix well. Shape dough into crescents using a teaspoon full for each crescent. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 15-30 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool slightly, then roll cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
PECAN AND BROWN SUGAR CRESCENTS
Categories Cookies Dairy Nut Dessert Bake Easter Back to School Pecan Fall Spring Shower Edible Gift Cinnamon Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine all ingredients except powdered sugar in processor. Using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal; then process continuously until dough begins to come together.
- Roll 2 teaspoonfuls of dough between palms of hands to form 2 1/2-inch-long rope, tapering at ends. Place on ungreased baking sheet; curl in ends to form crescent shape. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing cookies 1 inch apart.
- Bake cookies until just firm to touch, about 20 minutes. Cool on sheet 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. Sift powdered sugar over. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
PECAN AND BROWN SUGAR CRESCENTS
Serve with a fruit and cheese plate. Be careful not to use more than the 2 teaspoonfuls of dough called for when making each cookie or the crescents will not be as beautiful. Do not omit the powdered sugar, it makes all the difference in the cookie! From Bon Appetit, March 2000.
Provided by swissms
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 30 cookies, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Combine all ingredients except powdered sugar in processor. Using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal; then process continuously until dough begins to come together.
- Roll 2 teaspoonfuls of dough between palms of hands to form 2 1/2-inch-long rope, tapering at ends. Place on ungreased baking sheet; curl in ends to form crescent shape. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing cookies 1 inch apart.
- Bake cookies until just firm to touch, about 20 minutes.
- Cool on sheet 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool.
- Sift powdered sugar over.
- (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 12.8, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.4
BROWN SUGAR PECAN BRITTLE
Super simple and very delicious treat! A brittle that tastes just like the candied pecans from the mall. The recipe doesn't make a big batch but it is definitely worth it. Mexican vanilla is super yummy with this.
Provided by Madison Meehan
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir brown sugar in hot butter until dissolved. Add cinnamon and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir vanilla into brown sugar mixture; cook and stir until vanilla stops sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add pecans; cook and stir until pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Pour pecan mixture out in a layer on parchment paper. Let cool to room temperature before breaking into pieces, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 18 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
Tips:
- For a crispier crescent, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- To make the crescents ahead of time, prepare the dough and cut out the crescents. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, preheat the oven and bake the crescents from frozen for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- For a more decadent crescent, brush the tops with melted butter before baking.
- If you don't have pecan pieces, you can use chopped walnuts or almonds instead.
- For a sweeter crescent, add an extra 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the filling.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle to roll out the dough.
- To make sure the crescents are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they are done.
Conclusion:
Pecan and brown sugar crescents are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with a sweet and nutty pecan filling. The crescents are then baked until they are golden brown and flaky. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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