Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground nuts, and salt.

Mix Together: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Dust with Powdered Sugar: While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously. Allow them to cool completely before serving.