Submitted by Sarah of Olympia, Washington USA
Pecan Ball Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional powdered sugar for rolling
- Cream butter and sugar. Add remaining
ingredients in order given and chill 1/2 hour.
- Form dough into 1-inch balls and place
1 1/2-inches apart on cookie sheet.
- Bake in 325*F (160*C) oven for 25 to 30
minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely and roll
in powdered sugar, if desired.
Makes 2 dozen.