3/4 c. sugar
1 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
Almond or pecan halves

Cream butter and sugar; add vanilla. Sift dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture, roll in small balls. Put on greased cookie sheet. Place nut half on top of each cookie, press it in a little. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 60 small cookies.