Pecan Sandies

Submitted by Kim M.

"These cookies have been in my family for years. Christmas favorite."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 24 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 cups powdered sugar

directions

1. Cream butter and sugar. Add water and vanilla, mix well. Add flour and pecans, mix well. Chill for 2-3 hours.
2. Shape into balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes. Cool slightly; roll in powdered sugar.

Reviews

[justcallmetoni]

Looking for a snowball or wedding cookie to round out my holiday trays when I chanced upon this recipe. Loved the use of pecans instead of the more common walnut or almond. Initally my dough was was a bit dry but after chilling it firmed up nicely. The cookies themselves were wonderful rich but light and delicate. They were a bit oilier other similar so I might use one tablespoon of butter.