Raised Sugar Cookies

Makes about 6 dozen

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water
1 cup butter (1/2 pound) or oleo
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
granulated sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Stir yeast in water; let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Cream butter thoroughly; gradually blend in flour.

4. Add yeast to butter and flour.

5. Form dough by teaspoonful into a ball.

6. Press each ball flat in granulated sugar (sprinkled on foil); first one side, then the other.

7. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 15 to 20 minutes.

Note: For variety, cinnamon or finely chopped pecans (or any kind of nuts) may be added to the granulated sugar. (At Christmas, sprinkle a little red and green sugar on cookies)