Russian tea cakes

Yet another essential Christmas cookie:

Russian tea cakes

Mix thoroughly:

1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
1 tsp almond extract

Sift together and stir in:

2 1/4 cup sifted flour
1/4 tsp salt

Mix in:

3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (almonds)

Chill dough.

Roll into 1 inch balls.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 400 F for 10-12 minutes, or until set but not brown (there should be cracks). 

While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.  Cool, and roll again.