1 C. butter

1/4 C. packed brown sugar

1/4 C. molasses

2 1/4 C. flour

2 C. finely chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 325°F.

In a large mixing bowl beat butter until soft. Add brown sugar and molasses and beat until fluffy. Add flour and beat until well blended. Stir in pecans.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on an ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 18 - 20 minutes.

Roll in confectionary sugar while still hot.

Yield: 4 1/2 dozen cookies