Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Soften butter and blend in the sugar, then the beaten egg. Combine flour, salt and vanilla, then add it to the butter mixture.
Combine thoroughly and chill dough in a ball for 3 to 4 hours.
Roll chilled dough out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cutters.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully.
The cookies have tanned slightly when done.