Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons water4 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups chopped pecansAdditional confectioners’ sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans.

Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with fingers.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until bottom edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. When cool, dust with confectioners’ sugar.