Cookie recipe - Pecan Sandies

 PPecan Sandies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar for rolling
• INSTRUCTIONS
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and pecans until well combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place at least 2 inches apart onto two lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Place shaped cookies into the fridge for 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 325 degrees.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar*. Store in an airtight container. Cookies stay good for about 3 to 5 days.