Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugarDash salt1 cup finely chopped pecansConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, sugar and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans (dough will be crumbly).
Shape by tablespoonfuls into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Carefully roll warm cookies in confectioners’ sugar. Cool on wire racks.
