1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. plain flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. finely chopped nuts

Cream together the first 3 ingredients. Then add flour and salt; mix thoroughly. Add nuts. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while warm. After cookies are cool, roll in powdered sugar again.

Note: Omit nuts and add 1 cup of coconut and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel to make orange balls.