1 lb. butter
1 c. sugar (1 1/2 if desired)
1 lb. walnuts, finely ground
4 c. flour (reg. Gold Medal, etc.)
3/4 c. whiskey (Southern Comfort, anything but scotch)

Mix butter and sugar together well. Add flour; mix. Add walnuts. Mix well. Add whiskey; mix.

Cut dough into three or four parts. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Take a half-handful or less of dough at a time. Roll on floured board into a long rope. Cut into lengths of about 2 inches. Form into a horseshoe.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees until browned, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Refrigerate. Cover with tin foil.