1 lb Sweet Butter (room temp) 1 c Blanched Almonds or Walnuts
3/4 c Powdered Sugar -finely chopped
2 ts Vanilla 4 c Powdered Sugar (addition fo
2 ts Brandy -dusting)
4 1/2 c Flour
Whip butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar, vanilla and
brandy. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time and fold in nuts. Use a
teaspoon amount and shape into balls, ovals or cresents. Place on ungreased
cookie sheets (will not spread). Bake 20 minutes in a preheated 350oF oven.
DO NOT BROWN. Sift powdered sugar on plate and coat cookies completely
while warm. Makes 75 cookies.
Yields
75 servings