Walnut Christmas Balls

10-12 Min 350°F
1 cup California Walnuts
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
In food processor or blender, process walnuts with 2 tablespoons of the sugar until finely ground; set aside.
In large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar.
Beat in vanilla.
Add flour and the walnuts; mix until blended.
Roll dough into about 3 dozen walnut-size balls.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in in preheated 350°F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until just golden around edges.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies