Christmas Butter Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter until it resembles whipped cream.
2. 2
   Add sugar slowly, beating well.
3. 3
   Add flour gradually, blending thoroughly. Wrap in waxed paper.
4. 4
   Chill several hours.
5. 5
   Knead dough slightly on lightly floured board; form into a smooth ball.
6. 6
   Roll to about 1/8-inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut into desired shapes.
8. 8
   Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake in moderate oven (350°) for approximately 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from oven; let stand about 3 minutes before removing cookies to cooler rack.
11. 11
    When cold, decorate cookies as desired with butter icing, cake decorations or candied fruits.