1/2 lb. butter
2 c. flour
2 c. chopped pecans
5 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter and add sugar, vanilla and water. Sift flour and salt together and stir into mixture. Add pecans and mix thoroughly. Using portions about size of small walnut, roll into crescent shaped cookies. Bake in slow oven (325 degrees) about 20 minutes. While warm, roll in powdered sugar.