Black Walnut Balls 
Makes 3 dozen

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely chopped black walnuts
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
                   
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 
2. Blend together butter, flour, white sugar, salt, and vanilla.
   Add black walnuts and mix well. 
3. Shape into 1" balls. Bake for 25 mins on ungreased cookie
   sheet. Remove from oven and let cool. 
4.  Roll in powdered sugar. Store flat - not stacked on top of
    each other.