Pecan Snowballs

These are my all time favorite Christmas cookie since I was a child. My Grandmother made them every year. They are very easy to make.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 2  cups flour, sifted
• 1  cup  finely chopped pecans
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add Confectioniors sugar,flour and salt. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in more confectioners' sugar.