Pecan Butter Balls

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup margarine
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps

1. Sift together into a medium sized bowl the flour, sugar and vanilla. Work in the margarine with a spoon or hands until well blended. Add chopped pecans and mix well.
2. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and put on ungreased pans. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for about 25 minutes or until pale brown. When slightly cool roll or shake in confectioners’ sugar. Store in an air tight container.