Pecan Crescents
| Yield: | 5 Dozen |
| Categories: | Cookies, Gifts |
| 3 | c | Unsifted all-purpose flour; plus 3 tablespoons |
| 3 | tb | Cornstarch; plus 1 teaspoon |
| 1/2 | ts | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Baking soda |
| 1/4 | ts | Cream of tartar |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Freshly ground nutmeg |
| 3/4 | lb | Unsalted butter; melted and cooled (3 sticks) |
| 2/3 | c | Confectioners' sugar |
| 1 1/4 | ts | Vanilla extract |
| 1 1/2 | c | Finely chopped pecans |
| TO FINISH THE COOKIES | ||
| About 2 cups confectioners' sugar for dredging the baked cookies |
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