Step 1

Heat oven to 325°F.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar in medium bowl until creamy. Add vanilla; beat until well mixed.

Step 3

Add flour, pecans and salt; beat at low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed.

Step 4

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place, 1 inch apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 16-18 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes; roll in powdered sugar while still warm and again when cool.