1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. finely chopped hazelnuts or pecans
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except confectioners' sugar with hands, mix until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate dough 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Form dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until set but not brown.

Let stand 1 minute. Remove to wire rack; cool partially. Roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm; cool completely. Just before serving reroll in sugar. Makes about 20.