Colonial Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter, sugar and vanilla until very light and fluffy. Add flour gradually, mixing until well blended.
2. 2
   Chill dough in freezer for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Roll out a third of the dough at a time. Keep remaining dough chilled.
4. 4
   On a lightly floured board, gently roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
5. 5
   Cut out with cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 15 minutes until lightly browned.
7. 7
   Cool for a few minutes before removing from pan.