Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cakes)

1 c. butter
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1/8 tsp. salt
Powdered sugar

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, pecans, and salt. Stir into butter mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 325 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.

Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cool on wire racks; then roll again in powdered sugar. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans, if desired.