3 sticks butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla, then dry ingredients. Divide dough into 3 parts. Make into rolls and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate. Slice thin and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Dough can be stored in refrigerator for 1-2 months.