1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
confectioners' sugar, for rolling

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cream the butter adding sugar gradually until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, vanilla, and walnuts or pecans.

Roll between hands into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.

Remove from oven and while still warm, roll in confectioners' sugar.

Submitted by: CM