1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1 lb. butter
3 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. blanched slivered almonds, approximately

Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix. Add salt, flour, and baking soda. Mix well. Add almonds. Form into 4 loaves. Freeze at least 3 hours (okay to freeze for weeks). Slice thinly and bake at 375 degrees about 10 minutes until brown (and crisp!)