Secret Kiss Cookies/Russian Tea cakes with a Twist

Nana made these pecan balls that i absolutely loved and then she would make the same cookies and wrap a hershey kiss inside them..what isnt better with chocoalte inside : ) I was enjoying these long before Hershey added the recipe to their website. I still have Nana Devines handwritten recipe card from over 25 years ago <3

Secret Kiss Cookies

2 stk  butter, softened

1/2 c  sugar

1 tsp  vanilla extract

1 3/4 c   all purpose flour

1 c  chopped pecans or walnuts

30-36  hersheys kisses, unwrapped

powdered sugar

Beat butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl until fluffy.

Add flour and walnuts and beat on low speed of mixer until well blended.

Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until dough is firm enough to handle.

Heat oven to 375°F.

Shape about 1 tablespoon of dough around each hersheys kiss and roll to make ball. (Make sure chocolate is completely covered) Put cookies on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set but not brown.

Cool slightly. While cookies are still slightly warm, roll them in powdered sugar. Cool completely. (I roll mine again after cooled)

If you prefer you can mix together cocoa and powdered sugar and roll them in that.