Heat oven to 350 degrees and spread out pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes then let cool

Beat butter and sugar together till creamy then mix in vanilla, almond and salt

Gradually mix in flour and then mix in pecans till well combined

Shape dough into 1 tablespoonfuls and roll into a ball place on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes

Let cool slightly then roll in powdered sugar and place on a baking sheet to finish cooling then store in a covered container