1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour*
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 350°.  Mix thoroughly all ingredients.  Rol dough 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.  Cut into 1 1/2-inch circles.  Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes.  If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or put cookies together in pairs with raspberry jam.