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Delectabites

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla (Use really good Madagascar Vanilla for optimal taste)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
powdered sugar for dusting cookies

• Preheat oven to 350° F.


• Mix butter, sugar and vanilla until blended. Gradually stir in flour, then nuts. Shape into crescents or 1 inch balls.


• Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in upper third of oven for 10 minutes or until firm but not brown.


• Gently roll in powdered sugar. Cool on wire racks then place on wax paper until firm. Store in airtight container.


• Gently roll in powdered sugar. Cool on wire racks then place on wax paper until firm. Store in airtight container.

Note: courtesy of Debra Lapointe, Hatfield, MA.