2 cups of plain flour
1 cup of butter
1/2 cup of sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla
2 cups of chopped nuts, fine, pecans   
Icing for Tea Balls
4 cups powdered sugar
2 sticks of butter
1 tablespoon of vanilla flavoring
2 tablespoons of milk or enough for the consistency you want.
Lightly grease sheet.  Beat butter and sugar in mixer until creamy.  Beat 
 in
 vanilla.  Gradually beat in flour, salt, and nuts.  Roll dough in balls 
 and
 place on sheet.  Dust with powdered sugar or icing.