1 c. (2 sticks) butter
4 heaping tbsp. powdered sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Blend all ingredients, adding the pecans last. Chill dough for 1/2 hour. Roll in finger - like shapes; bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 40 to 50 minutes at 250 degrees. While still hot, roll in powdered sugar. Will keep in covered container. May also be frozen. Yields 48 to 50 cookies.