Ingredients

The following ingredients have 60 Servings
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 cups pecans, finely chopped or ground (about 1 1/2 cups after chopping)
  • Additional powdered sugar, for coating cookies

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in water and vanilla.
  • Gradually add the flour, then stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Flatted cookies slightly with the palm of your hand.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until just golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. While cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar, to coat. If desired, roll cookies in powdered sugar a second time before serving.