Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. sifted plain flour

Preparation

Beat shortening, sugar, salt, egg and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light, fluffy and smooth.
Add flour and mix well.
Form into ball and chill.
Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut with assorted cookie cutters.
Place on greased cookie sheet 1-inch apart.
Cook at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool and decorate.