1/2 lb. butter
1/2 c. very fine sugar
2 c. flour

Have butter at room temperature and cream well. Gradually cream in sugar. Work in flour to cookie consistency. Roll on lightly floured board. Cut in desired shapes. Pierce each cookie through twice with a fork. Decorate if you wish or leave plain. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet until golden brown at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. They brown quickly because of the amount of butter.