1 c. butter, butter or shortening
1 egg, beaten
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
Chopped nuts (if desired)

Cream butter, add sugar and mix. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well. Add sifted dry ingredients. Shape into long thin roll. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill, slice and bake at 350 degrees until brown (about 5 minutes).