Scottish Shortbread (For A Tea Party) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour

Preparation

Beat together the butter, sugar, and vanilla till well-blended.
Add the flour one cup at a time.
On a floured surface, roll out to 1/4\" to 1/2\" thick.
With a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 2\" squares.
Place on ungreased baking sheet and prick top of cookies with a fork.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or till bottom is golden and top is light in color.
Cool on wire rack.
Store in air tight container.