Pecan Sandies

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar + additional for dusting
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
2 cups chopped pecans

• Preheat oven to 300°
• Combine: Butter & sugar; beat well
• Add water and vanilla; mix well.
• Gradually add the flour a little bit at a time.
• Fold in pecans.
• Roll into 1-inch balls.
• Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatter with a spoon.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• When cool dust with powdered sugar.