Vanilla Pecan Cookies Recipe

It doesn’t matter if you are an adult or a kid, I think everyone loves cookies of all sorts! There is such a dramatic difference in a recipes from one person to another, I don’t think there is a cookie that tastes the same way. Here is a recipe that has been in the family for a long time and it is a simple sugar cookie with some added pecans that make these a delicious treat.

Vanilla Pecan Cookies Recipe

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar

In a large mixing bowl beat the softened butters with an electric mixer for 30 seconds and then stir in the granulated sugar and beat until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and water, beat until all ingredients are well combined. Stir in the all-purpose flour and chopped pecans. Shape the dough into 1″ balls and place them onto an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. Let cookies sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Pour the confectioner’s sugar into a plastic bag. While the cookies are still warm, place 3-4 cookies into the bag at a time and gently shake the bag to coat the cookies in confectioner’s sugar. Place them onto a baking sheet or wire rack to finish cooling.

Recipe makes 2 dozen cookies.

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