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Mexican Wedding Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup confectioners` sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nutsCream together butter and confectioners` sugar. Add salt, vanilla extract, flour and nuts and mix well. Roll dough into small balls and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes. Roll in additional confectioners` sugar while warm. Makes about 48.

 

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