1 1/2 c. shortening or butter
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
3/4 c. powdered sugar
2 c. chopped pecans

Cream shortening until light. Beat in milk a little at a time. Add vanilla. Sift flour and sugar together; add a little at a time. Mix in nuts. Roll small bits of dough (about 1 teaspoon) into a ball. Bake on lightly greased pan in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.