Walnut Crescents

Cream butter. Add ½ cup confectioner’s sugar, then vanilla and salt - beat until light. Stir in nuts and flour until well blended. Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill well. Preheat oven to 300°. Divide dough into eight equal pieces. On lightly floured surface, shape into thin rolls about ½ inch in diameter. Cut into 2 inch pieces and shape into crescents. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 18 to 20 minutes. Remove to rack to cool. Sift confectioner’s sugar over top to finish.