Ingredients
225 g butter, softened
100 g white sugar
2 eggs
250 g all-purpose flour
250 g chopped pecans
60 ml warm water
175 g shortening
5 ml vanilla extract
55 g butter, softened
500 g confectioners' sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease cookie sheets.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat together 225 g softened butter and 100 g sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the egg yolks and beat well. Mix in the flour until combined.
Step 3
Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls, then roll the balls in egg white and chopped nuts. Place the cookies 5 cm apart on the prepared cookie sheets and press the center of each cookie with your thumb.
Step 4
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Press the center of each cookie again and continue to bake until lightly browned, for an additional 4 to 6 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on racks.
Step 5
To make the frosting, blend together water, shortening, vanilla, and 55 g softened butter. Slowly add confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.