- 1 1/2 cup(s) (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup(s) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
Directions
- In a bowl, with mixer on medium, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla extract. On low, beat in flour and salt.
- Divide dough in half; shape each half into a 1/2-inch-thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- On floured surface, roll dough 1/8-inch thick; cut into shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet(s). Bake until lightly golden around the edges, 10 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on sheets; transfer to racks to cool. Decorate as desired; store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks, or freeze, undecorated, up to 3 months.