Sugared Pecan Balls

Directions

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   ["Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and let them toast in the oven for about 6-8 minutes, tossing once or twice during this time. Remove from oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before placing them in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground.", "In a medium sized bowl, combine ground pecans with flour and salt. Set aside.", "In a large bowl using an electric mixer or mixing by hand, mix together butter and 1/4 of the confectioners' sugar. Add almond extract and mix a bit more. Then add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Make sure that it is fully combined, but don't over-mix.", "Using your hands shape into roughly 1\" rounds. Place on baking sheets with at least an inch between them and bake until they just start to turn golden brown