Washboard Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1 Tbsp. hot water
1 3/4 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream together butter, brown sugar and egg.
Stir together baking soda and water.
Add to creamed mixture.
Add flour and mix well.
Shape into small balls.
Place on greased cookie sheet; flatten with forks dipped in sugar.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
Yields 3 1/2 dozen.