1 c. butter
5 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugar and butter. Blend in flour, vanilla and nuts. Flour hands well and roll out 1/2-1 teaspoon into balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool.

ICING:

1 stick butter (NOT butter!)
1/2 box confectioners' sugar, sifted
1-2 tbsp. water, more if needed

Combine in double boiler. Remove from heat. Dip top half of sand tarts in icing. Icing may be tinted pink or green or may be left white.