1 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
walnut or pecan halves

Cream together butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift together flour, salt, soda and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture. Mix 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and walnut or pecan halves. Shape dough into small balls and roll in sugar mixture. Place on greased baking sheet. Press nut halves in each.

Bake in 375°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes about 5 dozen.