Instructions: PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEG F. IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, CREAM BUTTER, SUGAR AND VANILLA UNTIL FLUFFY. ADD THE FLOUR IN TWO ADDITIONS. BEAT UNTIL WELL MIXED. ADD THE WALNUTS AND BEAT AGAIN. CHILL DOUGH UNTIL EASY TO HANDLE.

WITH LIGHTLY FLOURED HANDS, PINCH OFF SMALL AMOUNTS OF DOUGH AND ROLL INTO WALNUT SIZED BALLS. PLACE ON UNGREASED BAKING SHEET. BAKE FOR 18 TO 20 MINUTES OR UNTIL BARELY BROWN. WHILE STILL WARM, ROLL BALLS IN CONFECTIONERS SUGAR. PLACE ON WIRE RACK TO COOL.

MAKES 2 1/2 DOZEN COOKIES.

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