Snowballs

Ingredients

 * 1/2 c sugar
 * 1 c Soft butter
 * 2 1/4 c Sifted All-purpose flour
 * 1 t Vanilla
 * Salt
 * 3/4 c Nuts, finely chopped Extra sifted confectioner's Sugar for covering cookies

Directions

 * 1) Mix the butter, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla, thoroughly together.
 * 2) Sift and stir in the flour, and salt. Then mix in nuts. Chill dough.
 * 3) Roll into 1 inch balls. place on ungreased baking sheet (cookies do not spread).
 * 4) Bake until set, but not brown. While still warm, roll in confectioner's sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again.
 * 5) Temperature: 400F (mod hot oven). Time: Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Amount: About 4 dozen, 1 1/2 inch cookies.