Mexican Wedding Cookies

I got this from the regis and kelly show made it, loved it. Very simple to make too. In the original recipe it calls for a little salt which I have omitted.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1⁄3 cup powdered sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped pecans
•  powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat 325°F.
2. Lightly grease cooking sheet.
3. In large bowl using a mixer or spoon cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add vanilla, flour and nuts and mix well.
5. Roll dough in 3/4 inch balls between palms.
6. Place on sheet. Space 1 1/2 inch apart.
7. Bake 15-18 minutes.
8. Cool slightly.
9. Dust with powder sugar while cookies are warm.