Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.
Add egg and vanilla. Beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired.
On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into three 10 x 1-inch rolls. Tightly wrap each roll in wax paper.
Freeze for at least 12 hours. Cut into 3/8-inch slices and place on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove to wire rack and cool. Makes about 7 dozen.