Shortbreach chocolate chip cookies

INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups butter, softened
* 2 cups confectioners' sugar
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
* 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
* 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cream together butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar in a large bowl.
3. Beat in the vanilla and and salt.
4. Add flour one cup at a time, mixing well after each.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans.
6. Place dough formed into balls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in confectioners' sugar.
7.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until a light golden brown.