1 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. water (add more if needed)
2 c. sifted flour
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
Red and green sugar (optional) or brown sugar

Cream butter and vanilla. Add sugar, creaming the mixture until light and fluffy. Blend in water. Stir in flour; mix well. Add nuts. Shape into 1 inch balls; roll in sugar. Bake in slow oven at 325 degrees 20 minutes or until firm. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Makes 3 dozen.