1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. ground nuts
powdered sugar

Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt. Mix well. Stir in flour. Add water, vanilla and nuts, stirring well.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten.

Bake at 325°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until done. Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar.

Yield 4 dozen.