Vintage Pecan Sandies
Miz Helen's Kitchen
★★★★★
Makes 5 Dozen
Ingredients
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar for batter
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting the cookies
Directions
In a large electric mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar until creamy.
Add the water and vanilla then mix well.
While the mixer is going add the flour 1/2 cup at a time until all the flour is incorporated.
Fold in the chopped pecans.
Using a scoop for a tablespoon, scoop the dough then roll to make it smooth.
Place the cookie balls on a cookie sheet.
Gently press the cookie ball down with your fingers.
Bake in a 300 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are turning brown.
Cool completely on a wire race.
When the cookies are completely cool, dust the cookies with the confectioners' sugar.
Store in a covered container.
Enjoy!