Shortbread Cookies
["3/4 lb. butter", "1 c. powdered sugar", "3 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1/4 c. granulated sugar"]
["Cream softened butter and confectioners sugar together until light. Sift flour and salt together and add to butter/sugar mixture. Add vanilla and blend thoroughly. Gather dough in a bowl; wrap in wax paper and chill 4 to 6 hours. Roll out chilled dough to 5/8-inch thickness. Cut out cookies (hearts or shamrocks are nice). Sprinkle tops with granulated white or colored sugar. Place cutout cookies on ungreased cookie sheet and refrigerate for 45 minutes."]
["butter", "powdered sugar", "flour", "salt", "vanilla", "granulated sugar"]