Basic Butter Cookie Dough

Name: Basic Butter Cookie Dough
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. granulated sugar; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 4 1/2 c. flour

6 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 1/2 c. flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl with electric mixer beat butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy.
2

Gradually add flour; beat until well mixed.
3

Cover dough.
4

Chill 1 hour or place in freezer 30 minutes.
5

Work with 1/4 dough at a time (keep remaining dough chilled).
6

Roll out 1/4-inch thick between sheets of wax paper.
7

Cut or mold dough into desired shapes.
8

Repeat with remaining dough.
9

Preheat oven to 375°.
10

Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
11

Bake 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are lightly browned.
12

Remove to rack.
13

Cool completely.
14

Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies.