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Sandies Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c softened butter
1/3 c sugar
2 tsp water
2 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1 c chopped pecans
powdered sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter and sugar; add water and vanilla. Add flour and pecans. Roll into 1" balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350º for 15-18 minutes or until bottom edges are light brown. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Cool on wire rack.

Variations: Crush candy canes and mix with powdered sugar.

Jam Thumbprint Cookies: After forming balls, press down the center of each ball with a spoon or your thumb, making a slight depression. Fill cookie centers with a teaspoonful of preserves. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Be careful not to overbake. Cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Another favorite Christmas cookie.

 

 

 

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