1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. self-rising flour
3/4 c. finely chopped pecans
Powdered sugar for dusting

Beat together sugar and butter until creamy. Add vanilla. Blend in flour to butter mixture mixing well. Add the chopped nuts, combine well. Roll the dough out into two balls. Wrap and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator. Shape into small marble-sized balls.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes until firm but not brown. While still warm roll in powdered sugar. Let cool and roll again.