Instructions: Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating well.

Combine flour and salt; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in pecans, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon ice water.

Shape dough into 4-inch sticks. Place sticks on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned.

Roll in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container 2 weeks, or freeze 2 months.

This recipe yields about 3 dozen.

Yield: 3 dozen

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