Butterscotch Icebox Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Cream butter, add sugar and cream well. Beat in eggs, then add sifted dry ingredients, vanilla and nuts.

2. 2

   Shape into rolls, wrap in wax paper and freeze or put in refrigerator until firm.

3. 3

   Slice and place about an inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

4. 4

   When done, remove from pan at once with a spatula. Store in a covered container and they will remain crisp.