1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground hickory nuts
Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Lightly grease baking sheets; set aside.
Cream butter and sugar; add flour slowly. Mix thoroughly. Stir in the nuts.
Shape into crescents.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. When cool, roll in powdered sugar again.
Makes 2 dozen cookies.