Tea Cookies

1. 1

   In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth.

2. 2

   Beat in the sugar a little at a time.

3. 3

   Beat in the salt.

4. 4

   Add the flour in three batches, alternating with additions of 1/4 cup of water, stirring well after each addition.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

7. 7

   Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and use your hands to roll it into very small balls about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch in diameter.

8. 8

   Transfer the cookies to ungreased cookie sheets.

9. 9

   Bake until the bottoms of the cookies just turn golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Cool on a wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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