From Mrs. Olsen (Hunter's maid, Williamstown 1958)
The childhood classic... so simple... so good!
Ingredients:
1 stick butter, softened
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C. ground nuts
1 egg, unbeaten
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients well.
Drop in 2" balls, 2" apart, on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes
Remove from sheet while hot.