- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Cream butter, add sugar and cream well. Beat in eggs, then add sifted dry ingredients, vanilla and nuts.
- Shape into rolls, wrap in wax paper and freeze or put in refrigerator until firm.
- Slice and place about an inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- When done, remove from pan at once with a spatula. Store in a covered container and they will remain crisp.