RUSSIAN TEA CAKES

1 cup soft unsalted butter
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
confectioner's sugar to coat

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar. Beat in flour and salt. Mix in chopped pecans.
Chill dough. Roll into 1 inch balls, or roll into rectangular shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake until set, but not brown.
While still warm, roll confectioner's sugar. Cool and store in airtight container.