1 c. soft butter
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1/4 to 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. almond or 2 tsp. vanilla
1 to 2 c. nuts

Mix butter with sugar until creamy. Add salt, flavoring, flour, and nuts. Mix well. Refrigerate until easy to handle. Shape dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. While cookies are warm, roll in powdered sugar.