Pecan Nut Balls

Time

Prep: 10 minutes              Ready In: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 c flour
  • ¼ c white sugar
  • ½ t vanilla extract
  • 1 c margarine
  • 2 c chopped pecans
  • ¼ c confectioners’ sugar for decoration

Prep/Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Cookie sheet

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°.
  2. Sift together in a medium sized bowl the flour, sugar and vanilla. Work in the margarine with a spoon or hands until well blended.  Add chopped pecans and mix well.
  3. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, or crescents. Bake at 325° for about 25 minutes or until pale brown.  When slightly cool, roll or shake in confectioners’ sugar.

Notes/Suggestions

Store in airtight container.