Step 1

Preheat oven to 325º.

Step 2

Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.

Step 3

In a separate bowl mix together flour and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix until well combined. The mixture will be dry and crumbly.

Step 5

Add vanilla and almond extract to the cookie dough and mix until well combined.

Step 6

Finally, fold in nuts.

Step 7

Roll cookie dough mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut and flatten. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 8

Bake cookies at 325º for 25 minutes or until very lightly browned.

Step 9

Let cookies cool completely, then dredge in powdered sugar.