Recipe: Southern Pecan Fingers (1950's)

SOUTHERN PECAN FINGERS

1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour, sifted
2 cups chopped pecans
Powdered sugar (for rolling after baking)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Cream butter until soft. Gradually add sugar, cream until light and fluffy. Blend in 1 tablespoon water and vanilla; set aside.

Combine flour and nuts. Add gradually to creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly. Flour hands lightly break small pieces of dough and shape like a finger. Place 1-inch apart on cookie sheet.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 or 30 minutes.

While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.

Note from author: "This recipe has been in our family for over 40 years. It is a favorite cookie of ours and our friends."

Source: Community/regional cookbook, unknown title or date