1/2 cup ( 1 stick ) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
Decorating sugar ( optional )
1. Beat the butter and sugar with electric mixer, on medium-high, until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg, vanilla and salt.
2. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined ( do not over mix ). Shape into 1-inch-thick disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at list 2 hours and up to 3 days.
3. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. On a floured surface, roll the dough 1/4 inch thick. Using lightly floured 2-to 3-inch cookie cutters, ( I used Wilton holiday cookie cutter set ) cut the dough into shapes, flouring the cutters and rerolling the scraps as necessary. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with decorating sugar, if using.
4. Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the edges just begin to brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 33 cookies.
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