Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::18
Yield::3 dozen
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped pecans
¼ cup warm water
¾ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Beat 1 cup softened butter and ½ cup sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg yolks, and beat well. Add flour and mix until combined.
Roll dough into walnut-size balls; roll balls in egg white, and then in the chopped nuts. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets; press center of cookie with thumb.
Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes; press center of cookie again and continue to bake until lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
To make the frosting: Blend water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4 cup softened butter together; slowly add confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.