Directions

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Combine shortening, 1 cup powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl of
• electric mixer; beat on medium speed until well blended.
• Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add to creamed
• mixture; mix well. Stir in walnuts; mix well. Roll dough into
• walnut-size balls; place on ungreased baking sheets about 1 1/2
• inches apart.
• Bake 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown slightly. Cool on
• baking sheets until cool enough to handle, but still warm. While
• still warm, roll in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar; place on cooling
• racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen.