1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
2/3 c. almonds, chopped finely
Powdered sugar

Cream butter, butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir flour in gradually. Add chopped almonds and mix well. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Line bottom of 9 x 13 inch glass dish with wax paper. Place 8 cookies in two rows. Leave 2 inches between cookies. Microwave for 3 1/2 minutes at medium heat. Repeat for remaining dough. Coat with powdered sugar while still warm.