Ingredients (makes 4 dozen):

  • 1 cup soft butter
  • 2 1/4 cups sifting flour
  • 1/2 cup sifted confectioner sugar
  • 1tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

  • Mix the butter and vanilla together thoroughly.  Sift together the sugar, flour, and salt, and mix in.  Mix in chopped nuts. Chill dough.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls and place 2 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F until set but not brown (about 10-12 minutes).
  • While still warm, roll in confectioner sugar.  Cool and roll in sugar again.