Judy's Nut Ball Cookies

This is from Christmas-cookies.com site. These are absolutely delicious and so easy. Perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange. Prep time includes chilling time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12-18
• Yields: 24-36 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup ground pecans
• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1⁄4 cups cake flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  extra powdered sugar

Directions

1. Stir together pecans, butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
2. Sift flour and salt, then stir into nut mixture.
3. Chill until firm.
4. Roll into 1" balls, then roll each ball 3 times in the extra powdered sugar.
5. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F until set but not brown.