Old Fashioned Butter Crisps

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This recipe is taken from The New Art Cookbook. These cookies are so buttery and delicious. Plan ahead the dough needs to be refrigerated for 3-4 hours."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 35

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups butter, softened (no substitutions)
• 1 1⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups cake flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

directions

1. In a bowl cream the butter with the powdered sugar until fluffy.
2. Add in 1 cup flour, and the egg; beat well.
3. Add in the remaining flour and nuts.
4. Shape into rolls; chill for 3-4 hours, or until dough is hard enough to slice.
5. Remove from the fridge, slice and bake on a greased cookie sheet, in a 350 degree oven for 7 minutes, or until the desired crispness.
6. Note: If desired, these cookies may be dropped from a teaspoon onto a buttered cookie sheet.