Brune Kaker (LeCompte Family Recipe)

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 T. golden syrup
2 c. flour
2 T. vanillin sucker (or 2 T. sugar + 1 t. vanilla)
1 t. baking soda
Cream butter and sugar together. Add other ingredients. Make into 4-6 rolls and bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 325 degrees. Cut into diagonal slices.