Hearthstone Shortbread
1 cup butter
2/3 cup powedered/confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 to 2 1/4 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, cream butter sugar and vanilla. Add 2 cups flour and mix until dough is smooth. If dough feels sticky, add additional 1/4 cup flour as needed. Dough should be soft but not sticky. Roll into 1" balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush cookie stamp lightly with vegetable oil. Press dough with desired cookie presses. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, cool completely on rack. Makes 2-3 dozen.
From Rowoco-Hearthstone clipping circa 1997.
