1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. XXX sugar
1 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together butter and sugar until light. Add flour, pecans and vanilla. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place on greased baking sheet and flatten slightly.

Bake at 300 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar while warm. Let cool, roll again in sugar. Be careful to bake only until a light brown color. Cookies may be stored for several days with a light dusting of XXX sugar before serving.