Pecan Sandies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place pecans on a pan and cook for 7-8 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool completely.
3. Place the cooled pecans in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Remove 3 tablespoons of the pecans and set aside.
4. Add flour and salt to the food processor and pulse a few times to combine.
5. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar with a mixer until fluffy. Mix in water and vanilla.
6. Add the flour and pecans a bit at a time until incorporated.
7. Scoop the dough into 1" balls and lightly flatten. Roll the edges in the reserved pecans.
8. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
9. Cool the cookies completely and dust with powdered sugar if desired.