Scotch Shortbread

Mix butter and sugar thoroughly.

Stir in vanilla, then flour and mix with hand.

Roll out into 1/4 to 1/3-inch thick and cut into fancy shapes with cookie cutter or roll into 1-inch balls and flatten on ungreased cookie sheet.

Decorate with baking candy. Bake at 300° for 20 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Shape of cookie does not change during baking.