Shortbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. butter (not margarine), softened
4 c. plain flour
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Mix butter and sugar.
Add flour and soda.
Form into 2 logs. If too soft to work with, put in refrigerator for awhile.
(You can mix chopped nuts, if desired.)
Chill well before slicing about 1/3-inch thick. Bake at 350\u00b0 until slightly brown on ungreased cookie sheet. Do not overcook.