Cocoa-Nut Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Cream butter or margarine, sugar and vanilla together until fluffy.
3. 3
   Sift flour, cocoa and salt together; add to creamed mixture, blending thoroughly.
4. 4
   Add pecans; mix well.
5. 5
   Shape into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake for approximately 20 minutes; do not brown. Cool, then roll in confectioners sugar.
7. 7
   Yields about 6 dozen cookies.