Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl combine butter, 1/2cup sugar, vanilla and almond extract.
Beat up at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add flour and salt.
Beat until soft dough forms.
Stir in nuts.
Shape into 1 inch balls.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 mins. Immediately roll cookies in powder sugar.
Cool and reroll in powder sugar.