Friday, December 7, 2007

Pecan Meltaways

(This recipe is from the Taste of Home 1998 cookbook.)

These cookies remind me of the pecan balls my mom used to make at Christmastime when I was little.

1 c butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c finely chopped pecans
additional powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Chill. Roll into 1" balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min. Roll in powdered sugar while warm. Cool; roll in sugar again. Makes about 4 dozen.

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