Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and sugar together until just combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix briefly to incorporate.
- Add the flour all at once and mix gently until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a disk about ¾ inch thick.
- Cut shapes with a cookie cutter or slice into rectangles. Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets.
- Prick each cookie several times with a fork and sprinkle the tops lightly with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges turn barely golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use high-quality, room temperature butter for best results. Handle the dough minimally to keep cookies tender. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.