Russian Tea Cakes

These are messy, but delicious!

• 1 c butter
• 1/2 sifted powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/4 c flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 c finely chopped pecans
• Additional powdered sugar

Cream butter in large mixing bowl.  Gradually add 1/2 c powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.  Stir in vanilla.  Combine flour, salt and pecans in another bowl.  Gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well.  Chill until firm.  Shape dough into 1" balls and place about 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Roll in additional powdered sugar while still warm.  Cool on wire racks and roll again in powdered sugar.  Makes about 4 dozen cookies.