1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
Dash of salt
Dash baking powder
3/4 c. finely chopped pecans
Powdered sugar for dusting

In a bowl beat together the butter and the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla. Blend together flour, salt and baking powder (just a dash). Add flour mixture to butter mixture, blending well. Add the chopped nuts. Combine well.

Roll the dough out into two balls. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Flatten dough out and cut into 15-16 equal size pieces. Shape into small marble-sized balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375-400 degrees for 10-12 minutes each sheet until firm but not brown. While still warm, roll into powdered sugar or dust with powdered sugar. Let cool. Roll again in powdered sugar.