Filbert Balls
1 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup hazelnuts
sifted powdered sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream butter or margarine and 1/2 cup powdered sugar til
light and fluffy; blend in water and vanilla. Stir in flour and chopped
filberts. Cover dough and chill about 30 minutes.
Shape into 1-inch balls; place on ungrease dcookie sheet. Bake at 350
degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly; sift powdered sugar over
cookies. Makes about 4 doz.