Mom's Shortbread Cookies

This terrific recipe for Mom's Shortbread Cookies was submitted by Mimi of Los Angles, California USA.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dash of salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together until well mixed. Divide mixture in half. Roll into two 1 1/2-inch diameter rolls. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate.
2. Slice into approximately 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place on cookie sheet about 1 1/2-inches apart.
3. Bake on lower level of a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 10 minutes and then transfer to the upper level for 10 minutes.

Makes 2 to 2 1/2 dozen cookies.