Snow Balls in a Jars

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and flour. Place into a 1 quart canning jar. Put the chopped pecans on top and close the lid.

Attach a tag with the following instructions:
Snow Balls, Makes 4 dozen. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in confectioners' sugar.