1 c. butter
5 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
2 c. general purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. pecans, cut fine
1 tsp. water
1 tsp. salt

Cream butter and add sugar while beating constantly. Add all remaining ingredients and blend carefully. Roll in pencil like sticks 4-inches long or shape into crescents. Bake on cookie sheet in moderate oven at 350° until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm.