Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour60 walnut or pecan halves, toasted

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls into greased miniature muffin cups; flatten slightly. Press a walnut half into the center of each.

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.