2 c. flour
1 c. butter
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar

Sift flour 3 times. Work butter until smooth, then gradually work in sugar, creaming thoroughly. Sift in flour a little at a time, mixing it in quickly and lightly. Chill for 20 minutes.

Start oven at 350 degrees. Roll out dough on lightly floured board to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with rather deep round cookie cutter. Prick surface with fork tines.

Bake on ungreased sheet for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 300 degrees; bake 20 or 30 minutes longer. They should be light in color, just tan on the bottom.