3 sticks butter, softened
1 1/3 c. white sugar
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
Nuts (optional)

Cream butter and sugar, add vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Divide into 3 equal parts and make into rolls. Refrigerate. Cut into 1/4" thick slices. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.