1 c. butter
4 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
2 c. cake flour, sifted
1 c. walnuts, chopped
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cold water

Beat butter until creamy, then add confectioners' sugar. Blend. Add cake flour, walnuts, vanilla and cold water. Chill until firm enough to shape with fingers. Form into small date-shaped balls and bake in 400°F oven on ungreased cookie sheet, 10-12 minutes. Roll immediately in confectioners' sugar.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen.

Submitted by: Joy Clayton