ITALIAN WEDDING COOKIES

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400℉.

Step 2

Mix thoroughly the soft butter, the 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, and the vanilla.

Step 3

Sift together the salt and flour and work into the butter mixture.

Step 4

Add in the finely chopped toasted pecans. Mix until the dough holds together.

Step 5

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet or a parchment-lined one.

Step 6

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookie is set but not brown.

Step 7

Roll the cookies in confectioners’ sugar while still warm.

Step 8

Cool. Roll in sugar again.