Snowball Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups finely chopped pecans

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 cup butter/margarine, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

Powdered sugar for rolling

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter/margarine and sugar, and beat until creamy. Add vanilla and mix well.

3. Add flour and nuts and and beat until well mixed, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets (I used baking stones).

5. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes or until very lightly browned. Remove immediately. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm and again when cool.

6. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.