1 lb. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
4 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix butter and sugar; add egg and mix. Add flour and vanilla to mixture. Mix well (with hands or mixer). Drop small nickel size ball on cookie sheet and press once with a fork to make grooves. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Edges will brown but cookies will stay white.