Favourite Butter Nut Balls

Directions

Beat butter until soft.

Add confectioner’s sugar. Stir in vanilla and salt.

Add flour gradually. Work in nuts thoroughly. Chill dough 1 hour.

Form into 1 inch balls.

Bake on ungreased sheet at 400 degrees 10 to 12 minutes.

Dough should be set but not brown. Roll while warm in confectioner’s sugar.

Cool. Roll in confectioner’s sugar again.

Variation: Almond Balls: Use only ½ teaspoon vanilla and add ½ teaspoon almond extract.

Use ¾ cup blanched nuts, finely ground.

Shape into balls or crescents.

Bake at 375℉ (190℃) until set but not brown, about 10 min.