1 c. butter
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1/8 tsp. salt
Powdered sugar

Cream butter, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, pecans and salt. Stir into butter mixture. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 325 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cool on wire racks, then roll again in powdered sugar. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans, if desired. Makes 36.