Russian Teacakes
["1 c. butter or margarine, softened", "1/2 c. powdered sugar (plus a little extra)", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. finely chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Mix together butter, 1/2 cup powered sugar and vanilla. Mix in flour, salt and nuts. Best to chill this dough for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Once chilled, shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm and then again once they are cool."]
["butter", "powdered sugar", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "nuts"]