Black Walnut Cookies

A wonderful variation of Mexican Wedding Cookies that won first prize at the state fair!

• Calories: 84 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• ⅛ cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream butter and 1 cup confectioners sugar until fluffy. Stir in brandy and vanilla. Add flour, salt and nuts. Mix well.

Step 2

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Sprinkle confectioner sugar over cookies.