1 c. or Soft butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans confectioners' sugar

Cream butter and sugar; blend in vanilla. Add flour and nuts; mix well. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. 3 dozen.