1 c. butter
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream the butter, add the sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt. Roll level tablespoon of this mixture into balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 36.

FROSTING:

1 c. xx sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tbsp. hot water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Walnuts

Combine confectioners sugar and cocoa. Add the water and the vanilla. Put 1/2 teaspoon frosting on each cooled cookie. Top with walnut half.