Pecan Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and butter until very soft, add sugar and cream well.
2. 2
   Add vanilla.
3. 3
   Measure nuts, then chop very fine (use blender or food processor). Combine with flour and stir creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Form into small balls, place them on ungreased baking sheet and bake in slow oven at 300° for about 45 minutes.
5. 5
   Roll while hot in powdered sugar.
6. 6
   When cold, roll again in powdered sugar.
7. 7
   Makes 2 1/2 dozen.