Crisp Butter Cookies (Refrigerator Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, at room temp
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg

Preparation

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Divide the dough in half. Form each half into a log 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Cut the logs into 1/4-inch thick slices and place 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes; until lightly colored.
Transfer to wire racks to cool.