MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES



1C Butter                                  3/4 C. Powdered Sugar

1 teaspoon Vanilla                         2 C. Flour

1 C. Finely chopped Nuts                   extra powdered sugar

1 teaspoon Almond extract





Cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract.  With a spoon,

blend in flour.  Add nuts, shape into 3/4" balls.  Place 1/2" apart on

ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake at 350 for 25-30 mins. or until cookies are 

creamy in color.  Remove to rack until just warm; roll in powdered sugar;

cool completely and roll again in powdered sugar.  Store in tightly covered

tin. 

           

Makes 3 1/2 doz.