Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 cups all-purpose flour2 cups chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla. Add flour, pecans and salt; mix well. Roll dough into 1-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 325° for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool cookies slightly before rolling them in confectioners’ sugar.