1/2 c. softened butter (no substitute)
6 tbsp. sugar
1 1/4 c. flour
1 c. (6 oz.) ground walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. Mix in remaining ingredients to make a smooth dough. Take by teaspoonfuls and shape into crescents. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet about 10-12 minutes. Cool and roll in confectioners' sugar. Makes about 3 dozen.