Mexican Wedding Cakes - Kalli & Sonya

Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
2 cups powdered sugar, divided
2 t. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1/8 t. salt
2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350º.
2. Combine shortening, 1 cup powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until well blended.
3. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in walnuts; mix well. Roll dough into walnut-size balls; place on ungreased baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown slightly. Cool on baking sheets until cool enough to handle, but still warm. While still warm, roll in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar; place on cooking racks to cool completely.