Mom'S Pecan Snowballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 c. soft butter
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla extract
confectioners sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except confectioners sugar.
With hands, mix until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate dough 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Form dough into 1/4-inch balls.
Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set but not brown.
Let stand 1 minute. Remove to wire rack. Cool partially.
Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm. Cool completely.
Just before serving, re-roll in confectioners sugar.
Makes about 20.
May double recipe; dough keeps in refrigerator for up to a week.