1 lb. butter or lard
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3 eggs, 1 at a time
1 tsp. baking soda
6 c. flour
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract; optional
1 c. nuts

Shape in loaves and let stand in freezer until firm and then slice and bake in 375 degree oven until lightly browned.

This recipe makes a very large batch but you can leave the loaves in the freezer until you want to bake them.