Petticoat Tails - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft butter
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 tsp. flavoring (I use vanilla or almond)
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix together thoroughly the butter, sugar and flavoring.
Sift together and stir in the flour and salt.
Mix thoroughly with hands.
Press and mold into smooth roll about 2-inches in diameter.
Wrap in wax paper and chill until stiff.
(Several hours or overnight.)
With thin, sharp knife, cut into thin slices, 1/8-inch thick.
Place slices a little apart on ungreased baking pan.
Bake until slightly browned at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 6 dozen. This cookie can be iced when cooled.