1 c. butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. ground pecans (opt.)
1 3/4 c. sifted flour

Cream butter and powdered sugar. Then blend vanilla, ground pecans and sifted flour. Chill. Take pieces and roll into balls the size of 1/2 walnut or mold into fingers. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove tray from oven and cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar before placing on serving plate.