MOM"S SHORTBREAD
(Mom's melt-in-your-mouth shortbreads)
2 cups margarine/butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
4 cups all purpose flour
Cream margarine/butter with sugar, blend well.
Add vanilla.
Add flour in 4 portions and mix well after each addition.
Turn out on to mixing board and knead until all cracks have disappeared.
If you wish you may roll out to about 3/16" thick and use cookie cutters.
Otherwise, divide dough into 3 parts, roll into about 2" rolls and wrap in wax paper.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Unwrap and lay on cutting board.
Cut off 1/4" slices.
Place cut pieces, from either method, onto cookie sheets.
Prick 3 or 4 times with a table fork.
Bake in moderate oven, 350F/175C, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until very light brown.
Cool before storing.