Preheat the Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). No need to grease cookie sheets.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
Beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add flour, mixing until dough forms. Fold in chopped pecans.
Shape the Dough:
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the cookie sheets.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
Roll in Powdered Sugar:
Cool cookies slightly and roll them in powdered sugar. Once cooled completely, roll again for a thicker coating.
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