Snowball Cookies
2 cubes butter (1 cup)
½ cup sifted powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
2 cups flour
2 cups ground nuts (I prefer 1 cup almonds and 1 cup cashews; unsalted)
1 teaspoon Madagascar vanilla
1 teaspoon water
¼ teaspoon salt
Cream butter and sugar together in an electric mixer; add other ingredients.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Form dough into balls. Cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar.
Yields about 30 cookies
