0 Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2 Use a food processor or blender to finely grind the pecans. Set aside.
4 Mix butter and sugar with handheld mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in flour and salt. Add vanilla, heavy cream, and pecans and combine well.
6 Shape the dough into 2 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they slightly brown on bottoms. ***
8 Let cool for a couple minutes, then roll warm cookies in remaining powdered sugar and place on a wire cooling rack. When they are cool, dust them with extra sugar.