Pecan Dreams

Pecan Dreams are my family's favorite Christmas cookie.  I have made these every year since the 1950's.

1 cup butter

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 TBS water

2 cups flour

2 cups pecans, finely chopped

Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350F.

Cream butter; blend in sugar, salt, vanilla, and water.  Add flour and pecans; mix well.  Chill if dough is soft.  Shape dough into small finger-like ovals.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet or parchment lined sheet and bake for 15 minutes.  Roll in powdered sugar while warm.  When cool, roll in powdered sugar again.

Makes: 10 dozen

Eileen