1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. plain flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. confectioners' sugar (for coating)

Put butter in small bowl of electric mixer. Gradually beat confectioners' sugar. Add remaining ingredients. Blend well. Cover bowl and chill 1 hour. Shape into small balls. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from pan, roll into bowl container confectioners' sugar. Cool, then roll again in confectioners' sugar. Makes 5 1/2 dozen.