Ingredients:

7/8 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
A pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely ground fresh pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Cream butter and white sugar. Add nuts and vanilla. Blend in flour and mix well.
Form dough into small balls and bake on an un-greased sheet for 8 to 10 minutes until barely brown.
Coat in confectioner's sugar while still hot