PECAN SANDIES COOKIES

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Whenever Mother made these cookies, there never seemed to be enough! Even now when I make them, they disappear quickly. These melt-in-your mouth treats are great with a cold glass of milk or a steaming mug of hot chocolate. -Debbie Carlson, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.