Lithuanian Wedding Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream together the butter, 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Fold the flour into the butter mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Scoop or roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are set but still pale, without allowing them to brown.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Once completely cooled, dust the cookies generously with additional powdered sugar for a traditional snowy appearance.