2 sticks butter, softened
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 cup pecans, hazelnuts or other nuts, toasted and finely ground
1/8 tsp cinnamon
- In large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar until well blended, then beat in flour and nuts.
- Divide dough into two balls. Wrap separately and chill until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Roll dough between palms into 2 teaspoon balls, and place 1/2 inch apart on large baking sheet. Bake 18 minutes at 350 F.
- Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Cool cookies 5 minutes on baking sheet, then coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Transfer to a cooling rack, and cool completely before serving. Sift remaining sugar on top of cookies.