Sift together:

2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 heaping tbsp. powdered sugar

Cut in thoroughly:

1/2 lb. butter (OR, 2 sticks butter)

Add:

1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
2 tsp. vanilla or black walnut extract
1 c. chopped black walnut goodies

Mix well with pastry blender.

You may use pecans, if you wish. Roll dough into small crescents. Bake at 325 degrees on lightly greased cookie sheet for approximately 50 minutes.

Dip into a small bowl of powdered sugar while very warm. lay on waxed paper to cool before storing.