Cream:

1 c. butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Gradually add:

2 c. flour

Stir after each addition.

Stir in:

1 c. chopped nuts

Dip fingers into flour and shape small pieces of dough into crescents. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Do not over brown. Remove to cake rack, cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.