Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar

Method

  • Combine flour and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Add butter, pecans, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla, stir well until blended. Batter will be stiff.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove cookies to wire racks to cool slightly.
  • Roll cookies in powdered sugar, and cool completely on wire rack.