• 1 cup softened butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt

In large bowl, combine ingredients on low speed of mixer about 1 minute; blend well.

• 2 & 1/4 cups unbleached or all purpose flour

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Gradually add flour at low speed until just combined.

• 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts

Stir in nuts.

Roll dough into 1 inch balls; place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for8 to 10 minutes until firm to the touch but not brown (do not overbake). While warm, roll in powdered sgar. Cool; re-roll in powdered sugar before serving.

Makes 4 dozen