1 1/4 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. powdered sugar

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract. Add sifted flour, salt, cocoa, and nuts. Mix thoroughly. Chill several hours. Form into balls like marbles. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar.