Chocolate Snowballs

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add vanilla. Add sifted flour, salt, cocoa and nuts; mix thoroughly.
3. 3
   Chill in refrigerator for several hours.
4. 4
   Form into balls about the size of small marbles, between the palms of the hands.
5. 5
   Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake in a moderate oven, 350°, for about 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool.
7. 7
   Roll in confectioners sugar.
8. 8
   Yields six dozen small cookies.