1/2 lb. sweet butter

1/4 cup sugar

1-1/2 ozs. brandy

3 cups flour, sifted (or as needed)

2 cups pecans, chopped

1. Beat butter until creamy - add sugar, pecans, and brandy. Add flour - make a soft dough.

2. Form into balls or press flat and shape with cookie cutter.

3. Bake at 300F degrees on ungreased cookie sheet 20-25 minutes.

4. Roll in powdered sugar.

Yield: 4 dozen