2 c. butter, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. water
4 tsp. vanilla
4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. chopped pecans
additional powdered sugar

Cream together butter and sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour. Fold in pecans. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten slightly.

Bake at 300°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cookies are a light golden. This will vary according to the size of the cookies and your oven.

Cool on wire rack. When cool, dust with powdered sugar.