Chicago Public School Cafeteria Butter Cookies

Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

2 sticks (1 cup) softened butter

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

Add vanilla extract.

Mix in flour in small increments.

Roll dough into balls; Flatten on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake until golden brown.