Scottish Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix butter and sugar with a fork.
Add vanilla and a little of the flour.
Turn on board and work the rest of flour in with hands.
Break off small piece at a time and roll into a ball. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten with bottom of a glass.
Bake in a 250\u00b0 oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Will be very light in color.
Let cool completely.
Store in airtight containers.