A simple shortbread cookie made with butter, powdered sugar, and flour.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt

PREPARATION:

Mix together the flour and salt in a bowl and set aside. Cream together the butter, vanilla and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt mixture a small amount at a time, kneading into creamed mixture with your hands.

Turn dough onto floured surface and pat or roll out to 1/4" thickness.

Cut into squares [or any shape you want] and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325E for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and store in airtight containers.

Makes about 3 dozen.