3/4 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
Pecan or walnut halves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixer bowl, combine sugar, butter, r egg yolks and vanilla. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. Shape rounded teaspoons of dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten cookies to 1/4 inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Place pecan or walnut half in center of each cookie. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.