Russian Tea Cakes

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and water; beat well. With a spoon, stir in flour and pecans. Shape into 1-inch balls and place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until bottoms of cookies are light golden. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Place confectioners' sugar in a resealable plastic storage bag; add a few cookies at a time and shake until completely coated. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Note:
These are perfect to make and keep on hand for drop-in company, since they'll stay fresh for a couple of weeks if stored in an airtight container.