1 c. butter, softened
5/8 c. fine sugar
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/8 tsp. salt

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, stirring until fluffy. Sift flour and salt together. Stir into butter, mixing thoroughly (I mix with hand). Chill dough for 1/2 hour or more.

Roll out onto wax paper-covered board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rounds. Prick center of cookies with fork tines. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in preheated oven at 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until straw-colored. Don't let them brown.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.