Joan’s Pecan Balls

2 cups minced pecans

4 tablespoons sugar

1 cup butter

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons vanilla

 

1 box powdered sugar

 

Cream together- butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.  Stir in flour and nuts.  Roll into walnut size balls and bake in a 300-degree oven for 30 – 45 minutes.  Roll hot cookies into powdered sugar twice and let cool.