Mini Chip Snowball Cookies

1 1/2 cup butter (3 sticks), softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbls. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups flour
2 cups (12 oz.) mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla and salt in a large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour; stir in mini chocolate chips and nuts. Shape level tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on un-greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies while still on baking sheet. cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cook completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Store in airtight container. Enjoy!