1 box devil's food cake mix
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. water
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
Powdered sugar

Mix cake mix, eggs, water and shortening until well blended. Stir in pecans. Shape into small balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 48 cookies.