• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• 3-1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in walnuts.

Using lightly floured hands, form dough into a long roll. Refrigerate overnight.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Slice 1/4 inch thick; bake 10 to 12 minutes.

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