Sand Dabs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Cream butter and powdered sugar together in bowl (should look like pudding).
3. 3
   Add vanilla; gently stir.
4. 4
   Add flour, one cup at a time.
5. 5
   Beat mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
6. 6
   Add nuts and blend all together.
7. 7
   Shape into a large ball.
8. 8
   Shape into small 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until light golden color (do not overbake, do not brown).
10. 10
    Remove from oven and allow to set for 1 minute.
11. 11
    Roll or shake hot cookies in confectioners sugar until coated.
12. 12
    Cookies may be stored up to 6 weeks in cookie tins or container (cool storage). Recipe makes 40 to 45 (1-inch) ball cookies.