Christmas – “Christmas Butter cookies “

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup standing sugar

Steps

1. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, salt, and sugar together until light and fluffy.Add 2 tsp vanilla extract.
2. Pour in the flour mixture and mix until incorporated.Roll the dough into a log. Wrap in parchment paper or plastic, then chill it in the refrigerator for an hour.
3. Once the dough is chilled sprinkle sanding sugar on a clean surface. Unwrap the dough and roll in the sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut dough into slices of even thickness.
4. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until the edge is JUST turning golden brown.
5. Then decorate as you like.