Petticoat Tails
["1 c. soft butter", "1 c. sifted confectioners sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla or almond flavoring", "2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["Mix together thoroughly butter, sugar and flavoring.", "Sift together and stir in flour and salt.", "Mix thoroughly with hands. Press and mold in long smooth roll about 2-inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill several hours.", "With thin, sharp knife, cut in slices 1/8-inch to 1/16-inch thick.", "Place slices a little apart on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.", "Yields 6 dozen 2-inch cookies."]
["butter", "confectioners sugar", "vanilla", "flour", "salt"]