Kipplens---

Kipplens

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
5 cups flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 tsp salt
Confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy.. Beat in the vanilla. Add the flour, pecans, and salt. Mix well. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 F for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Cool the cookies slightly before rolling them in the confectioners' sugar. Makes 12 dozen