Pecan Balls

By michelew7

Cookie balls covered in powdered sugar that Mom made every Christmas.

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• powdered sugar for rolling

Preparation

Step 1

Mix ingredients together until dough is crumbly. Form into balls. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

Roll in powdered sugar while warm.