Manning Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Beat together butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. 2
   Add vanilla.
3. 3
   Blend together flour, salt and baking powder.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture to butter mixture, blending well.
5. 5
   Add chopped nuts.
6. 6
   Roll dough into two balls.
7. 7
   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
8. 8
   Flatten dough out and cut into 15 to 16 equal size pieces.
9. 9
   Shape into small, marble-sized balls.
10. 10
    Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° to 400° for 10 to 12 minutes each sheet until firm but not brown.
12. 12
    While warm, dust with powdered sugar.