Shortnin Bread Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

Pat dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface.

Cut with floured 1 1/2 inch cookie cutters.

Bake on UNGREASED cookie sheets at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.

Cool on wire cooling racks.