Walnut Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Prep time: About 20 minutes
2. 2
   Bake time: About 18 minutes
3. 3
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
4. 4
   Line 2 cookie sheets with aluminum foil and set aside.
5. 5
   Using a mixer, beat the butter, sugar, and salt together for about 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and milk, and beat until smooth. Add the flour and walnuts, and mix gently on low speed just until dough holds together.
6. 6
   Scoop out about a cup of dough and roll it into a log shape. The dough will appear crumbly at first, but it will soften from the heat of your hands. Cut off small pieces, about 1/2-inch thick, and roll each to form a 1-inch ball. Place the balls on cookie sheets, not touching.
7. 7
   Bake about 20 minutes or until the balls are solid and just beginning to turn golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
8. 8
   Put the confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Carefully roll slightly warm cookies in the sugar to coat.
9. 9
   How kids can help: Measure ingredients; put ingredients in bowl; help roll dough into balls; roll cookies in sugar.