1 lb Sweet Butter (room temp) 1 c Blanched Almonds or Walnuts
3/4 c Powdered Sugar -finely chopped
2 ts Vanilla 4 c Powdered Sugar (addition fo
2 ts Brandy -dusting)
4 1/2 c Flour
Whip butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar,
vanilla and brandy. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time and fold in
nuts. Use a teaspoon amount and shape into balls, ovals or cresents.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets (will not spread). Bake 20 minutes
in a preheated 350oF oven. DO NOT BROWN. Sift powdered sugar on plate
and coat cookies completely while warm. Makes 75 cookies.
Yields
75 servings