Russian Tea Cakes

Makes 36

1 cup margarine, softened

¼ cup confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups flour

½ cup toasted pecans, chopped

Confectioner’s sugar

Cream margarine, ¼  cup confectioner’s sugar and vanilla together until light and fluffy.  Mix in the flour and pecans.  Chill 2 hours.  Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll into 1-inch balls.  Place on greased baking sheet.  Bake at 375 degree until lightly brown, 10-12 minutes.  Cool on wire rack.  Roll in confectioners’ sugar before serving.  Store in airtight container.