1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. finely chopped nuts

Cream butter and 1/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, blend in flour and nuts. Pinch into small balls, roll into long shape, about 2 inches. Bake on cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or just long enough for cocoon to dry out. Roll in remaining sugar while still warm.