Petticoat Tails Recipe

Petticoat Tails Recipe

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  1. Cream together the butter, confectioner's sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and salt. Press and mold dough into a long smooth roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  3. Slice chilled roll into 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.