MEXICAN NUT COOKIES 
1 c. butter
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. powdered sugar plus 2 c. extra for coating
1 c. finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract

Cream butter, sugar, vanilla and almond extract. Add flour, salt and nuts. Mixture will be somewhat dry. Pinch off some dough roll into balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. When still warm roll (gently) in powdered sugar. Store airtight, cover with more powdered sugar.

 

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