also known as snowball cookies. makes 16-20 depending on size of cookies.
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners sugar plus extra
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Preheat the oven to 350º. Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, flour, and nuts, and mix well. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper if you have it; if not, just don’t grease the pan and you’ll be fine. Bake 12-15 minutes until light brown.
While the cookies are still warm, roll in extra confectioners sugar. When storing, place extra confectioners sugar in the containers as well so the cookies stay coated.