Nutty Marshmallow Log

2 cups chopped pecans
About 1 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, divided
1(16 ounce) package marshmallows
3 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter

Combine pecans and 1 cup confectioners' sugar; sprinkle evenly over a large sheet of wax paper and set aside.

Melt marshmallows in top of a double boiler; stir in peanut butter. Pour mixture over confectioners' sugar-pecan mixture. Mix with hands until pecans and sugar are blended into marshmallow mixture and mixture resembles soft dough.

Shape into 2 rolls, 1-inch in diameter. Let stand about 45 minutes.

Roll candy in remaining confectioners' sugar. Let stand 30 minutes.

Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Store in covered container, separating layers with wax paper.

Yield: about 100 slices.