Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)

In a large mixing bowl, beat the 1 cup room temperature butter and ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the 2 tsp vanilla extract and ½ tsp salt and beat until combined.

Remove the bowl from the mixer and with a wooden spoon, fold the 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour until combined.

Fold in the ¾ cup chopped pecans into the cookie dough until evenly combined and scoop out liberal tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into balls.

Place evenly, spaced a ½ inch apart, on a cookie sheet and bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until firm to the touch.

Cool completely on a wire rack and then roll in powdered sugar.