Cruzan Coons

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter until fluffy.
2. 2
   Sift in the flour and sugar. Stir in the vanilla and ice water and last of all, the chopped pecans.
3. 3
   Make 2 rolls; wrap in buttered foil and freeze for 2 hours.
4. 4
   Slice off thin slices of dough.
5. 5
   Shape in an oval roll, like a cocoon and bake in a slow oven at 250° until lightly browned.
6. 6
   After they cool, roll in confectioners sugar and store in airtight container.