Instructions: Combine walnuts, flour and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and beat until mixture is fluffy. Beat in vanilla, then reduce speed and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.

Using your hands, shape dough, 1 tablespoon at a time, into small balls, then place about 1 inch apart on nonstick baking sheets. Bake until cookies are slightly golden, about 10 minutes.

Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool for five to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place remaining 2 cups confectioners sugar on a large plate. Roll cookies, while still warm, in sugar, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Once cookies are completely cool, roll them again in sugar.

Note: Take care not to overbake. Handle gently when dredging in sugar.

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