3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans

Cream together first 5 ingredients. Add flour and pecans. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool to warm; roll in powdered sugar.