1 c. butter
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted plain flour
1 c. chopped pecans
confectioners sugar

Cream butter and sugar. Add water and vanilla. Mix well. Blend in flour and nuts. Chill 4 hours. Shape into 1-inch balls.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 325°F for about 20 minutes (will not brown). Remove from pan; cool slightly. Roll in confectioners sugar.

Yield: 3 dozen cookies.