Christmas Cookie Slices

1 c Sugar

1 c Margarine or butter,

Softened 2 Eggs

1 1/2 ts Vanilla

3 c All-purpose flour

1 t Salt

1/2 ts Baking soda

Mix sugar, margarine, eggs, & vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide into 3 equal parts. Shape each part into a roll, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap & refrigerate at least 4 hrs. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut rolls into 1/8 inch slices. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie shoot. /bake 8 to 10 min. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. ~-