Russian Tea Cakes

Ingredients:

• 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

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. Mix on low speed of mixer about 1 minute. Blend well.
2. Gradually add flour at low speed until just combined; stir in nuts.
3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 -10 minutes until firm to the touch but not brown. Do not overbake.
5. Remove from oven. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool then re-roll in powdered sugar before serving.

Makes about 3 dozen depending on the size the balls are rolled.