In a mixing bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, walnuts, cardamom and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until edges are golden. Roll warm cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.
Difficulty: ................. beginners
Preparation: ............ about 35 minutes
Servings: ................. 36
2 cups butter (no substitutes), softened
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon salt
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