I Love Danish Wedding Cookies

My Mom used to buy those wedding cookies in that pink bag, I think from Keebler, and I loved them. I came across this recipe online and tried it. It is just as good, in fact I think it's better. And they are really simple to make.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar, sifted, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  powdered sugar

Directions

1. Combine flour and cinnamon in a large bowl.
2. Add butter, pecans, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla, stir well until blended. Batter will be stiff.
3. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
5. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool slightly.
6. Roll cookies in powdered sugar, and cool completely on wire rack.