2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, softened
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. light molasses
2 c. finely chopped pecans
Powdered sugar

Combine flour and salt and set aside. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add molasses; mix until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix well. Stir nuts into dough. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Dust or roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Yield: about 5 dozen cookies.