1/2 lb. butter
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. ground nuts

Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla and flour. Mix well. Add nuts. Knead dough until the consistency of "putty." Shape with hand into half-moon shapes and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Dip in powdered sugar after baking while warm.