1 c. soft butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
Confectioners' sugar (powdered)
1 (7 oz.) pkg. chocolate Kisses
1 c. finely chopped walnuts (optional)

At medium speed on mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add sifted flour and nuts. Beat on low speed until well blended. Chill dough overnight, if possible. Remove foil from Kisses. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Using approximately 1 tablespoon of dough, shape around a Kiss and roll to make a ball. Be sure to cover Kiss completely. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until cookies are set, but not brown. Cool slightly, remove to wire rack. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool. Store in tightly covered container. If desired, before serving, sprinkle more sugar on cookies. Yield: Approximately 40 cookies.