MELTAWAY BUTTERFINGERS 
2 c. Pillsbury Best all-purpose or unbleached flour
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 c. finely chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. powdered sugar

Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and salt. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add walnuts and vanilla; mix with hands to form a smooth dough.

Using about 1 tablespoon dough for each, shape into 2 1/2-inch fingers. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes or until set and light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Carefully roll in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

 

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