1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pecan halves

Combine butter and sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well. Add flour and salt, and mix until smooth; stir in chopped pecans and vanilla, mixing well. Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Place a pecan half in center of each cookie. Bake at 375 degrees about 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 6 dozen.