Danish Pastry Cookies

Method

1. I

   Preheat Oven to 325°.

2. II

   Cream together butter and sugar.

3. III

   Add flour gradually.

4. IV

   Add pecans and vanilla.

5. V

   Dough will be very dry but will form a ball as your hand warms the butter while forming small crescents or "football" shapes.

6. VI

   Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

7. VII

   Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

8. VIII

   When cool, roll in powdered sugar.