Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          flour
     1/2  cup           water
     3/4  pound         butter -- softened margarine
                        -- if desired

Preparation:

Blend all ingredients. Roll into balls using about 1 teaspoon of dough. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Bake at 350 degrees until the edges begin to brown, about 6 minutes. OPTIONS TO SWEETEN: Before baking, make a thumb print in each cookie and fill with chopped nuts or sugarless jam.