Scotch Shortbread

Preheat oven to 350. Cream the butter, then gradually add the sugar, beating well. Mix flour and salt together and add to the first mixture, combining thoroughly. Roll the dough with a rolling pin to ¼ “ thick, then cut into desired shape. Put them on ungreased cookie sheets, prick with fork, and bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned at the edges.Fannie Farmer, by Marion Cunningham45½ lb butter½ cup confectioner’s sugar2 cups flour¼ teaspoon salt