Instructions: Beat butter until soft. Add confectioners sugar. Stir in vanilla and salt. Add flour gradually. Work in nuts thoroughly. Chill dough 1 hour.

Form into 1" balls. Bake on ungreased sheet at 400 degrees 10-12 minutes. Dough should be set but not brown. Roll whill warm in confectioners sugar. Cool. Roll in confectioners sugar again.

Variation: Almond Balls: Use only 1/2 tsp. vanilla and add 1/2 tsp. almond extract. Use 3/4 cup blanched nuts, finely ground. Shape into balls or crescents. Bake at 375 degrees until set but not brown, about 10 min.

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