Petticoat Tails - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Cream together the butter, confectioner's sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and salt. Press and mold dough into a long smooth roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Slice chilled roll into 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.