In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Form cookies (in an oval shape with a pointed end) and place 2" apart on on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until set but not brown.
Cool on wire racks.
Dip ¾ of cookies in melted chocolate and then in crushed walnuts.
Dot two eyes and a nose!
