1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
Powdered sugar to roll cookies in
3 tbsp. powdered sugar
1 c. finely chopped nuts

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in flour gradually, then pecans and mix until well blended. Chill until firm enough to handle then roll dough into marble size balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes, remove carefully and roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Makes 4 dozen.