1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
3-1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Add flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar; mix well. Add nuts and vanilla and mix again. Form into rolls wrapped in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour. Cut into 1/4 inch slices and put on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.