Mom'S Pecan Snowballs

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except confectioners sugar.
2. 2
   With hands, mix until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate dough 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 375°.
4. 4
   Form dough into 1/4-inch balls.
5. 5
   Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set but not brown.
6. 6
   Let stand 1 minute. Remove to wire rack. Cool partially.
7. 7
   Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm. Cool completely.
8. 8
   Just before serving, re-roll in confectioners sugar.
9. 9
   Makes about 20.
10. 10
    May double recipe; dough keeps in refrigerator for up to a week.