Shaped Cookies
Christmas Cookies

• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• Additional sifted powdered sugar

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.

Combine flour, salt, and pecans; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well. Chill until firm.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Roll in additional powdered sugar while warm. Cool on wire racks, and roll again in powdered sugar.

Yield: about 4 dozen.

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