1 1/4 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add flour, salt, cocoa, and nuts and mix. Chill for several hours. Form into balls about the size of small marbles. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake in a 350 degree oven, for about 15 minutes. Cool and roll in confectioners' sugar. Makes 6 dozen small cookies.