Melt-in-your-mouth cookies

144 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsMargarine
1cupSugar
5cupsAll-purpose flour
2teaspoonsVanilla extract
2cupsPecans -- chopped
¼teaspoonSalt
Confectioner's sugar

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the margarine (or butter) and sugar; add flour, vanilla, pecans and salt. Mix well. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. 2. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. 3. Cool cookies slightly before rolling them in the confectioner's sugar.

Yield: About 12 dozen.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill