Rich Nut Cookies
6 Tbs. sugar
1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups finely chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar
Heat oven to 350. In a mixer with a paddle attachment combine all the ingredients except powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
Roll dough into balls about 1" in diameter, place on a greased cookie sheet 2" apart, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
They should just be turning golden brown.
Roll in powdered sugar while still hot.