1 lb. butter
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
5 c. flour

Mix butter, sugars and eggs together and then add dry ingredients. Add nuts, chocolate chips or raisins or tint parts of the dough, if desired. Roll into logs, wrap in waxed paper and freeze. When ready to bake, slice logs into 1/2 inch pieces, place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.