Danish Pastry Cookies

This butter cookie (Finskbrød) Scandinavian Shortbread, is a holiday tradition spanning generations in my family. It is simply not Christmas without them.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb butter
• 3  cups flour
• 1 3⁄4 cups pecans, chopped
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
•  powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat Oven to 325°.
2. Cream together butter and sugar.
3. Add flour gradually.
4. Add pecans and vanilla.
5. Dough will be very dry but will form a ball as your hand warms the butter while forming small crescents or "football" shapes.
6. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
8. When cool, roll in powdered sugar.