Macadamia Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter (at room temperature)
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. water
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. Macadamia nuts, chopped

Preparation

In large bowl, beat together butter and 1/2 cup sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add vanilla and water.
Beat until combined.
On low speed, beat in flour until combined and moistened.
Fold in nuts.
Shape into ball and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
Make dough into balls using 1 tablespoon for each ball.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets about 1-inch apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
When cool, dust with remaining powdered sugar.