Step 1

Place the butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Beat them with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. (This process is called creaming the butter and sugar.) Beat in the vanilla and water until combined.

Step 2

Sift in the flour and add the almonds. Beat on medium-high speed until ingredients are blended. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 4

Shape the dough into bite-sized balls or crescents. Place the cookies on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and let them sit for 5 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle.

Step 6

Place the powdered sugar in a medium shallow bowl. Roll the cookies in the sugar until coated on all sides. Let the cookies cool completely.

Step 7

Roll the cookies again in powdered sugar once or twice more. Enjoy!