1 c. butter
2 c. white or brown sugar (I use white)
3 1/2 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. pecans

Cream butter and sugar, add dry ingredients, then mix well. Stir in pecans. Mix all together well. Roll in 4 rolls wrap on wax paper, put in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, overnight is best. Slice into 1/4 inch slices and bake on ungreased baking sheet for 8 minute at 375 degrees. Remove from cookie sheet immediately. Makes about 12 dozen cookies.