Pecan Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Stir in salt, almond extract, flour and nuts.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Chill dough for several hours.
5. 5
   Shape dough into small balls; place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 12 to 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer to wire racks.
8. 8
   While still warm, roll in confectioners sugar.
9. 9
   When cookies have cooled completely, sprinkle with more confectioners sugar.
10. 10
    Makes about 5 dozen.