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Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup granulated (white) sugar 2 tsp. water 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans
Mix sugar and butter or margarine; add the water and vanilla.; mix well. Blend in flour and nuts; chill 4 hours. Heat oven to 325°F (160°C). Shape into balls or fingers. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool slightly. Roll in powdered sugar.~Better Homes & Gardens New Cook Book