1 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour (not self-rising flour)
3/4 c. finely chopped nuts (walnuts preferred)
1/2 c. confectioners sugar (plus more for coating after baking)
1/4 tsp. salt

Heat oven to 400°F. Mix thoroughly butter, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together. Shape into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly with fingers. Place on ungreased baking sheet that has been lined with parchment.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set, but not brown. While warm, dust generously with confectioners sugar. Cool, then dust with sugar again.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

You can use pecans and shape into little crescents for Mexican Wedding Cakes.