Mexican Praline Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Place rack in center of oven.
3. 3
   In a mixer, cream the sugar and butter until smooth.
4. 4
   Mix in the egg yolk, cinnamon and salt.
5. 5
   Add the flour and mix well.
6. 6
   Add chopped pecans and mix until just blended.
7. 7
   Take 2 tablespoons of dough, and roll into a ball.
8. 8
   Place on ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart.
9. 9
   Cookies will spread slightly when baked.
10. 10
    Bake until edges begin to turn brown, about 22 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and cool completely onn wire rack.
12. 12
    To serve sprinkle tops with confetioners' sugar, pressed through fine sieve.