1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 1/8 c. flour
1 c. hickory nuts, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl until light. Add egg, mixing well. Stir in flour until well combined. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Shape dough into 2 long rolls; wrap each roll in waxed paper. Chill several hours. Slice rolls into 1/4-inch slices and place on cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 7 to 8 minutes.