1. Cream earth balance with 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Add water and vanilla. Add flour and mix well. Add pecans. The batter will appear dry!
2. Form into 1-inch diameter balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and chill for one hour.
3. Bake in a slow oven (roughly 300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. While still hot, roll in remaining confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Source: Again, another one of my grandmother's family recipes, altered.