Categories: cookies, holiday

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2-3 cups whole wheat flour (larger amount for less greasy cookies)
• 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

2. Add vanilla and 2-5 tablespoons water (add larger amount for less greasy cookies).

3. Mix in flour.

4. Mix in nuts (optional)

5. Dough will be very stiff. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

6. Preheat oven to 325°F.

7. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and arrange on an ungreased baking sheet.

8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom.

9. Let cool.

10. Store cookies buried in powdered sugar in an airtight container.

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