Decorated Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Beat in vanilla.
4. 4
   Divide flour into thirds and add to batter, creaming well each time.
5. 5
   Knead gently until smooth, approximately 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Shape in ball.
7. 7
   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 5 hours or overnight.
8. 8
   Taking 1/4 part of dough, roll out 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
9. 9
   Cut out with cookie cutters.
10. 10
    Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Now, decorate cookies with colored sugars or sprinkles.
12. 12
    Bake in slow oven (325°) for 10 to 12 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool.
14. 14
    Makes approximately 3 to 4 dozen, depending on size of cookie cutter.