1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 c.) butter
1 c. very finely chopped pecans

In a large mixing bowl, sift flour and confectioners' sugar. Stir in cornstarch. Blend in butter, then add chopped pecans.

Roll dough into balls about the size of walnuts and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press flat with tines of a fork. Bake in 300 degree oven for 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown or tops turn tan.

Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before removing, very carefully to a wire rack.

Cool completely before putting in a tightly closed cookie tin. Makes about 36 cookies.