Ice Box Cookies

1 c Butter

2 c Brown sugar

2 Eggs

1 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Salt

3 c Flour

1/2 ts Soda

1 c Nuts; finely chopped

Mix well in order given one at a time. Press and shape dough into three loaves, about 2 inches square and 5 inches long on sheets of waxed paper. Wrap tightly in waxed paper and put in refrigerator. Chill at least 2 hours. To bake cut chilled loaf in thin slices. PLACE ONE INCH APART on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 375~ for 10-12 minutes. 1973 Indiana State Fair Winner.

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