1 c. butter
1/3 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 c. chopped pecans

Cream butter and sugar. Add 2 teaspoons water and vanilla; mix well. Blend in flour and nuts. Chill 4 hours. Shape in balls or fingers. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 325 degrees about 20 minutes. Remove from pan, cool slightly; roll in confectioners' sugar. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.