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elegant lady fingers

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Debbie Thurmond
Shreveport, LA

Here is another quick and easy cookie recipe. I have had it so long that I don't remember where it originally came from, but it will sure make you smack your lips with a good cup of coffee. Hope you enjoy!

(1 rating)
prep time 4 Hr 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For elegant lady fingers

  • 1 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    water
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    pecans, very finely chopped
  • confectioners' sugar

How To Make elegant lady fingers

  • 1
    Cream butter and sugar together. Add water and vanilla. Mix well. Blend in flour and nuts.
  • 2
    Chill for 4 hours.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Shape cookie dough into either balls or fingers.
  • 4
    Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 325 for about 20 minutes.
  • 5
    Cool slightly and roll in confectioner’s sugar. Store in an air tight container. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
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