Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Add the egg, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth. Stir in the flour until a soft dough forms. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.

With a rolling pin, roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool slightly, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

This recipe yields about 42 cookies.

Comments: The size of the cookie cutters you use will determine the yield. And if you dont have any cookie cutters, try using the top of a clean, smooth-edged, empty small food can. Frozen juice containers work really well. You can sprinkle these with colored sugars before baking if you want an added burst of color.

Yield: 42 cookies

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