Simple Butter Cookies

These cookies are crisp on the edges and tender in the middle. Chill the dough for cleaner shapes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp fine salt

Steps

1. Heat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan.
2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add vanilla.
3. Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll and cut shapes, or scoop rounds.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn light golden.

Notes

• Chill the dough 20 minutes if it feels sticky.
• Add lemon zest for a bright finish.