This is legit the 1st cookie recipe I ever made as a child. We never put in the nuts, but it always came out perfect. I'm not sure what the other folks did, but y'all need to give it another shot. DON'T USE MARGARINE! Do cream the butter and sugar 1st. I always make a double or triple batch of dough to put in the freezer. I just scoop out what I need and return it to the freezer.