Pecan Balls

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. (2 sticks) butter or oleo
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 c. sifted flour
  • 2 c. finely chopped pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. 2
    Stir in salt, extract, flour and pecans.
  3. 3
    Mix well.
  4. 4
    Chill several hours.
  5. 5
    Shape dough into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    Bake in moderate oven at 300° to 325° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.
  8. 8
    When completely cooled, roll in confectioners sugar again.
  9. 9
    Makes 5 dozen.

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