Pecan Butter Balls

This simple recipe makes little pecan-packed balls that are melt-in-your-mouth goodies.

• Calories: 182 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup margarine
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sift together into 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.

Step 2

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and put on ungreased pans. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for about 25 minutes or until pale brown. When slightly cool roll or shake in confectioners' sugar. Store in an air tight container.