Pecan Butter Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. finely chopped pecans
3 Tbsp. confectioners sugar

Preparation

In medium bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar and salt.
Add butter and vanilla, blending with wooden spoon until a soft, smooth dough.
Add pecans; mix well.
Shape in 1-inch balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets in 325\u00b0 oven for 25 minutes or until firm and lightly browned on bottom.
Remove to racks and set over waxed paper.
While still warm, sift confectioners sugar over tops.
Cool completely and store airtight in cool place.