Tea Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
2. 2
   Beat in the sugar a little at a time.
3. 3
   Beat in the salt.
4. 4
   Add the flour in three batches, alternating with additions of 1/4 cup of water, stirring well after each addition.
5. 5
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
7. 7
   Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and use your hands to roll it into very small balls about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch in diameter.
8. 8
   Transfer the cookies to ungreased cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Bake until the bottoms of the cookies just turn golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack.