Ingredients and Directions
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.
Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks, and beat
well. Add the flour, and mix well.
Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white, and then in the nuts.
Place balls on greased cookie sheets, and press center of cookie with thumb.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie
again, bake until lighly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
To make frosting, begin by blending the water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4
cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add
confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be
needed to make desired consistency.
Makes 3 dozen.
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