Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1 c Unsalted butter
1 1/4 c Powdered sugar
1 ts Vanilla
1 3/4 c All-purpose flour
1 1/4 c Finely-chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation time: 15 min. Baking time: 15 to 20 min. Oven
temperature: 350 degrees F.

A tender and rich cookie that melts in your mouth. Add anise seed for
a unique flavor, if desired.

For 4 dozen cookies you will need:

1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat
in the vanilla and cinnamon.

2. Combine the flour and walnuts. Stir mixture into butter mixture.
Stir until well blended.

3. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a greased baking sheet. Press
tops with a fork.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown
around the edges.

5. Cool a couple of minutes on the sheet before removing to a rack to
complete cooling.

6. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Variation: One teaspoon anise seed can be added giving the cookies a
Southwestern flavor.

Good served with: Freshly brewed coffee and sliced oranges.

Source: Great American Recipes.

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