Pecan Sandies

Ingredients

• 1½ cups vegetable shortening
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 cup shelled pecans

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed.
3. Add the eggs and beat well.
4. While mixing, slowly add the flour, baking soda, and water.
5. Chop the pecans into very small bits with a food processor or blender on low — about the size of rice grains, not dust.
6. Add the pecans to the dough and knead by hand until well blended.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and press flat onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches across and ½ inch thick.
8. Bake 25–30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.