Begin by beating the softened butter with the powdered sugar in a stand mixer or in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer at medium speed.

Add the vanilla and mix to combine.

Pour in the flour and gently mix until cookie dough beings to form.

Stir in the chopped nuts.

Use a one-tablespoon cookie scoop to measure the dough and roll the dough between your hands to make 1-inch balls.

Place the cookie dough balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake the cookies at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies begin to brown.

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the prepared baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

Pour some powdered sugar into a bowl and place warm cookies in the sugar, turning to coat.

Place the cookies back on the baking sheet or on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.