Pecan Cookie Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Beat butter in a large bowl with electric mixer, on med.
3. 3
   speed, until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 cup of the sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
5. 5
   Beat until well blended.
6. 6
   Stir in flour and pecans.
7. 7
   Shape into 1-inch balls.
8. 8
   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
9. 9
   Bake 15 minutes
10. 10
    Remove from baking sheets, and immediately roll in remaining 2 cups sugar.
11. 11
    Place sugared cookies on wire racks to cool.
12. 12
    When cool, roll again in sugar.
13. 13
    Makes 4 dozen.