Sand Tarts

1 Cup butter - softened - not melted - @ room temp or on *defrost* setting in microwave
4 TBSP powdered sugar
1 TSP vanilla extract
2 Cups flour
1 TSP baking powder
1 Cup ground pecans

Cream butter, powdered sugar & vanilla extract together. Sift together flour & baking powder. Mix all together, add pecans.

Blend well, shape into balls or logs. Bake @ 350 for 10-12 minutes on cookie sheet.

Roll in powdered sugar while still warm/hot.

These are SO yummy, though definitely not low fat or low calorie! I don't remember how much this recipe actually makes, I just know I tripled or quadrupled it when making them, because everyone loved them so much, they didn't last long!