SNOWING IN MY SUNNY KITCHEN
I can't stop baking!! It's Martha's fault. She posted making her powdered sugar cookies, and having an accident with the sugar and ending up with a powered sugar black blouse. HaHa. After a chuckle, I decided I would make "Sandies" and see if it would snow in my kitchen. Betsy ask for the recipe so here it is! SANDIES 1 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons water 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans (I used walnuts since I have a large supply) Cream butter and sugar; add 2 tsp. water and 2 tsp vanilla; mix well. Blend in flour and nuts. Chill 4 hours. Shape into balls with fingers. Bake on ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheet at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes. Remove from pan; cool slightly; roll in powered sugar. (I use a large zip top plastic bag to coat mine.) Luckily it didn't break like Martha's and m...