Christmas Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Cream butter and vanilla; add sugar, creaming mixture until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Blend in water, then stir in flour, mixing well.
4. 4
   Add pecans.
5. 5
   Shape into 1-inch balls.
6. 6
   Roll in colored sugar.
7. 7
   Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch.
8. 8
   Cool before removing from cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Yields 3 dozen.