2 c. plain flour
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. finely chopped pecans
1/4 tsp. salt
confectioners sugar

Combine flour, butter, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, salt and pecans. Mix with fork until well blended. With lightly floured hands, shape into 1-inch balls.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in preheated oven at 325°F for 20 minutes or until slightly brown on bottom. Let cool a few minutes before removing from cookie sheet. Put confectioners sugar in plastic bag. Shake until coated.