Recipe by: Beverly Salinger, YMCG78A Preheat oven to 180ÂșC Blend butter, sugar and eggs until creamy. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Add a few drops of HOT water and blend well. Add nuts (optional) and vanilla. Drop by teaspoonsful onto greased pans. Bake 10-12 minutes. These are a crunchy and crumbly cookie. RECIPE COURTESY: My mom, Rose Salinger. ----