1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. self-rising flour (sifted)
1 tbsp. vanilla

Mix by hand sugar, butter and egg. Add flour and vanilla; very firm dough. Roll out very thin on floured board. Cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned. Yield: 3 to 4 dozen. Use spatula to place cookies on sheet and to remove.