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Gaylene's Icebox Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts

1. In a medium bowl, beat butter, sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add vanilla with last egg. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Stir into creamed mixture until thoroughly combined. Add nuts. Form dough into a 1 to 1½-inch wide roll. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or up to 24.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
3. Remove wrap and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Cool on wire racks.

Makes 30 cookies.