Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line sheets with silicone baking pads or parchment
Mix butter, salt, ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add pecans and sifted flour.
Using the a small scooper make 1? balls, rolling to smooth, place on baking sheets with 2? in between. Bake 1 sheet at a time in upper third of oven for 12-15 minutes.
Until bottom is lightly brown. Cool on racks.
Store in an air tight container for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 1 month.