Pecan Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Mix all the ingredients together.
2. 2
   Work dough well with the hands until it can be handled like pie pastry.
3. 3
   Break into small pieces and roll between the hands into cocoons.
4. 4
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet 1-inch apart.
5. 5
   Bake at 350° until very delicate brown.
6. 6
   Remove from oven; roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
7. 7
   When cool, roll in sugar again.
8. 8
   Yield: approximately 3 dozen.