Coconut Sandies

Directions

Cream together thoroughly the butter, sugar, and vanilla.

Stir in water.

Add flour and mix well.

Stir in nuts.

Shape in 1-inch balls.

Bake 1inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet in slow oven (300℉ (150℃).) about 20 minutes or until firm to the tough.

Cool thoroughly before removing from the pan.

Dip cookies in frosting and roll in coconut.

Frosting: Add enough light cream to 2 cups sifted confectioner’s sugar for spreading.

Add dash of salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

To tint coconut: Shake 1⅓ cups flaked coconut in covered jar with a few drops of food coloring.