1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. shortening + 2 tsp.
1 c. powdered sugar (confectioners')
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour (self-rising)
1 c. pecans, chopped
Extra confectioners' sugar - set aside

Cream butter and shortening. Add sugar and beat. Add vanilla and flour, mix well. Add pecans. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. After cooling for a few minutes, dip in extra confectioners' sugar.