Scotch Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350° (convection oven: 325°).
2. 2
   Cream butter or margarine and sugar.
3. 3
   Add vanilla.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour (do not use self-rising flour in this recipe).
5. 5
   Make into a ball and roll between two pieces of waxed paper, 1/2 to 1/3-inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut into small shapes (leaves, ovals, squares, rounds, triangles, etc.) with cookie cutters.
7. 7
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 1/2-inch apart.
8. 8
   Bake approximately 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from cookie sheet immediately and place on wire racks to cool.
10. 10
    Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2 x 1-inch cookies.