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Spiced-Pecan Filled Crescents

Spiced-Pecan Filled Crescents

Ingredients

23 oz.  pkg. cream cheese, softened 
1cup  butter, softened 
2cups  all-purpose flour 
2cups  chopped pecans or almonds 
2/3cup  packed brown sugar 
1/2tsp.  cinnamon 
1/8tsp.  nutmeg 
3egg whites 
1tsp.  vanilla extract 
1cup  powdered sugar 

Directions

In medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Add butter; beat until smooth. Add flour and beat until combined. Cover and chill 2 hours or until easy to handle.
Meanwhile, in small mixing bowl combine pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, egg whites and vanilla.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide dough into 18 portions. Roll each portion into 5-inch square or circle. Spoon a rounded tablespoon of nut mixture in a 1/2-inch band about 1 inch from the edge of dough; roll up. Form into horseshoe shape and pinch ends together to seal. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 25 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks and cool. Roll cookies in powdered sugar.
*chill time extra

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/18 of recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 Fiber 2g
Calories From Fat 216 Sugars 15g
Total Fat 23g Protein 4g
Saturated Fat 9g Carbohydrates 27g
Cholesterol 37mg Potassium
Sodium 42mg Sodium Extra 2mg
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Serves: 18
Prep Time:
35 minutes*
Cook Time:
25 minutes
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