BLACK WALNUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and vanilla.
• beat at low speed, scraping bowl often.till well mixed.about 3-4 minutes.
• stir in nuts.
• divide dough in half --
• shape each half into a 12x2" roll.
• wrap in waxed paper.refrigerate till firm.at least 2 hours.or overnight.
• preheat oven to 350*.
• cut rolls into 1/4" slices.
• place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• bake 9-12 minutes or light golden brown.
• remove from sheets immediately --
• cool on wire racks completely.