Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup chopped pecansAdditional confectioners’ sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate until chilled.

Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners’ sugar; cool completely on wire racks. Roll cooled cookies again in confectioners’ sugar.