Shortbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon almond flavoring

Preparation

Cream butter & add sugar gradually.
Mix in almond flavoring.
Cream thoroughly.
Add flour 1/4 cup at a time.
Mix well.
Divide dough into several portions.
Flatten one portion at a time on lightly floured surface with hands.
Roll out smooth with lightly floured rolling pin.
Cut into desired shapes & place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 325\u00b0F for 10-15 minutes until golden brown around edges.