Russian Tea Cakes(Christmas Balls)  
["1 c. butter", "1/2 c. confectioners sugar", "1/4 tsp. salt", "2 1/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3/4 c. finely chopped nuts or coconut"]
["Cream butter.", "Add sugar.", "Add salt and flour (mixed).", "Use hands; work well.", "Blend in vanilla and nuts.", "Chill 1 hour.", "Form into balls (1-inch).", "Place 2 1/2 inches apart.", "Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.", "(They do not brown or spread.)", "Roll in confectioners sugar.", "Cool; roll again.", "Yields 3 to 4 dozen."]
["butter", "confectioners sugar", "salt", "flour", "vanilla", "nuts"]