Cream together butter and sugar then stir in vanilla.

Slowly add flour, the batter will be crumbly. Once the ingredients are combined, stir in almonds.

Form into 1 1/4" balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the bottom of the cookie is a light golden brown.

Let the cookies cool slightly but not completely.

While still warm, roll the baked cookies in powdered sugar and place on a wire rack to cool completely.