Instructions: Beat butter, confectioners sugar & vanilla in large bowl until pale & fluffy. With mixer on low, gradually beat in flour just until blended.

Shape dough into 2 balls. Flatten each to a 1" thick round. Wrap & chill at least 4 hours or until firm. Heat oven to 325. Have ungreased sheets ready. On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll half the dough at a time (keep remainder refrigerated) to 3/8" thickness. Cut with floured 1 1/2" heart shaped cutter. Place 1" apart on sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Press dough scraps together & chill. Bake 11-13 minutes until firm & set but not browned. Remove from oven. If desired, immediately prick cookies decoratively with a wooden pick. Remove to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. Store airtight up to 2 weeks or freeze.

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