Cherry Surprise Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Yields 5 dozen cookies.
2. 2
   With electric mixer, cream butter and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Remove beaters and stir in flour and vanilla.
4. 4
   When well mixed, stir in pecans.
5. 5
   Wrap dough in waxed paper.
6. 6
   Chill for several hours so it will be quite stiff.
7. 7
   Pinch off small portions of dough.
8. 8
   Flatten and roll around cherry to make a ball.
9. 9
   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Chill for 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Bake about 20 minutes in a 375° preheated oven.
12. 12
    While still warm, roll in sifted confectioners sugar.