Polish Rum Balls

Makes 3 dozen, Prep: 10 minutes, Refrigerate: 1 hour. Bake: at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground pecans
10 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons rum
½ teaspoon vanilla

Confectioners' sugar

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, pecans, butter, sugar, rum and vanilla in bowl.

2. With floured hands, roll rounded teaspoons of dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Refrigerate 1 hour.

3. Bake in 350 degrees oven 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to rack to cool. Store at room temperature or freeze. Dust with sugar before serving.