1 stick soft butter
1 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg (unbeaten)
1 3/4 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg. Sift dry ingredients together. Add nuts. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Shape in long roll (2 inch diameter) on waxed paper. Chill in refrigerator at least several hours or longer.

Slice 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Bake in ungreased cookie sheet in 400 degree oven for about 7 minutes. (Return remaining dough to refrigerate while each batch bakes.) Makes about 6 dozen.