Sandies

prep time:: 15 minutes + 4 hours chilling
total time:: 5 hours

Makes 3 dozen

Connie Reeves

Delicate, light shortbread-type cookies covered with confectioner’s sugar

ingredients

1 c butter
1/3 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 c sifted all-purpose flour
1 c chopped pecans
confectioner’s sugar

directions

1
Cream butter with sugar. Add vanilla and 2 tsp water. Mix well. Blend in flour and pecans. Chill 4 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Shape in balls or fingers. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
3
Roll in confectioner’s sugar and place on wire racks.

notes

I don't remember where I got this recipe. It's written on a file card that I've had for nearly 30 years. It's now dog-eared and has food spots all over it. I make these every Christmas season, usually three or more batches.

Source: Connie Reeves