Doughvember: Mom's(?) Icebox Cookies

Mr. Giles Icebox Cookies 4 cups flour 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon soda [baking soda] 1 teaspoon cream of tartar [Omitted] 1 cup nuts [I used 2-2 ounce packets of finely diced walnuts] Vanilla [I used 1 teaspoon]