1/4 lb. butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted plain flour
1 c. pecans (chopped fine)

Cream butter and vanilla until smooth. Blend in the combined sugar, flour and nuts. Roll into small balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and while still hot, roll in 1/3 cup sifted XXX sugar.