Pecan Balls

These are so good. I make them at Christmas and my son-in-law won't let anyone else get close to them. He says I made them JUST for him.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 18 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup pecans, ground
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  cup butter
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon  almond extract
• 4  tablespoons powdered sugar
•  powdered sugar, for rolling cookies in

Directions

1. Cream butter.
2. Add flour, sugar, nuts and flavorings.
3. Shape into balls.
4. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.
6. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.