Black Walnut Cookies

1 cup butter
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped black walnuts
1/8 cup confectioners' sugar


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

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

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Sprinkle confectioner sugar over cookies.
Servings: 48