19 - Sandies

This is my Nana's recipe for finger cookies, also known as Sandies. They are so simple and delicious!  

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Sandies

Makes about 2 ½ dozen

1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp water

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Confectioners’ sugar to coat

Cream butter and sugar.  Add water and vanilla. Mix well. Mix in flour and nuts. Chill dough for 3 hours. Shape into desired shape (ball, crescent, log).  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.  Cool slightly.  While still a little warm, roll in powdered sugar.