1 c  (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 c  Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 3/4 c  Flour
1 c  Walnuts,finely chopped
1    9-ounce package milk
Chocolate kisses (about 36)
Confectioners sugar
(optional)

In large bowl, cream butter,sugar and vanilla; add flour and walnuts.
Beat on low speed with electric mixer until thoroughly mixed. Cover
and chill. Preheat oven 375 degrees. Wrap each kiss with about 1
tablespoon dought, covering each candy completely. Roll each between
palms to form a ball. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake about 10 minutes, until center of cookies look set and
edges are light brown. May roll in confectionerss sugar while warm.
Cool on wire racks. Store in tins or airtight containers. Yield 3
dozen