1	Cup	Butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/2	Cup	Sugar
1	Tsp.	Vanilla extract
2	Cups	All-purpose flour
3/4	Cup	Ground almonds, toasted
1	Cup	Confectioners' sugar
1	Tbsp.	Ground nutmeg

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Gradually add flour; mix well. Stir in the almonds.

Shape into 1" balls; place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Combine confectioners' sugar and nutmeg. Gently roll cooled cookies in sugar mixture.

YIELD: 5 dozen