1 cup softened butter or margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
In a large bowl combine ingredients on low speed of mixer about 1 minute. Blend well. Gradually add flour at low speed until just combined; stir in nuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes until firm to the touch but not brown. Do not overbake. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool; re-roll in powdered sugar before serving.
janet weiser in oregon Dec 21, 2008
Would make this again.
These cookies have been a staple at Christmas in my family. My mother is no longer able to cook, so I am making them and shipping to her this season. Now my daughter is learning how to make them and asks for them each year
Dec 19, 2008
Would make this again.
I am planning on making these again. I'm not sure how much one batch makes because I have to make it for a Christmas Party.
Rebecca in FL Dec 18, 2008
Would make this again.
This is a great basic recipe, but I have been trying to make these cookies a bit more. However, the recipe I usually use calls for toasting the nuts first, which I think gives the cookie a richer, nutier flavor.
Fran S. in Arlington, WA Dec 14, 2008
Would make this again.
I have made this receipe before but I'm going to try Kayla in Indiana's suggestion about adding cinnamon. I love this spice but have never thought of using it in this receipe. I'm going to divide the dough and try it with and without the cinnamon
kate in New Jersey Dec 13, 2008
Would make this again.
These cookies are a tradition in my house since my mother made them for me every christmas since I was small. Now that I have been making them now for 30 years. I love them!!!!
