2/3 c. butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cold water
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. plain flour
Confectioners' sugar

Shortening may be used in place of butter, but add 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Cream butter and sugar. Add cold water and vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts. The dough is quite stiff. Pull off small pieces of dough and form into small rolls 1 1/2 inches long. Place close together on baking sheet since they do not spread. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Roll in confectioners' sugar while warm.