Pecan Sandies Shortbread Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 Powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 cups Pecans

• Dairy

  • 2 cups Butter

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

Found on letsdishrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

• 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.