SNOWBALL MELTAWAYS

1 cup (2 cubes) butter

¼ cup sifted powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 ½ cups sifted flour

½ cups finely chopped pecans

More powdered sugar

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt and heat butter until light brown in color. Pour into small mixing bowl; chill until firm. Cream browned butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Chill. Shape into 1 inch balls.

BAKE: 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while still hot. Cool on wire rack.

YIELD: 3 dozen