Heat oven to 325*F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup confectioners sugar and salt. Using, pastry blender or fork cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add vanilla and almonds; knead by hand to form a smooth dough. Using rounded teaspoonfuls of dough, shape into balls or crescents. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 325*F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until set. DO NOT BROWN. Remove from cookie sheets. Roll in powdered sugar. 4 to 5 dozen cookies.