1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. finely chopped nuts

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until set but not brown. While warm, roll in confectioners sugar; cool. Roll in sugar again.

VARIATION:

Ambrosia Balls: Omit nuts; add 1 cup finely cut coconut and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel with the flour.