Black Walnut Cookies

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and the brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
5. Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the walnuts.
6. Finely chop the remaining nuts.
7. Shape the dough into two 15-inch rolls.
8. Roll in the chopped nuts.
9. Press gently
10. Wrap each in plastic wrap.
11. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
12. Unwrap the dough.
13. Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
14. Place 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
15. Bake at 350 F for 8-11 minutes.
16. Remove to wire racks to cool.