Aunt Eileen's Christmas Butter Cookies

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   In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand beater.

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   Beat in the egg and then the vanilla.

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   In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt.

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   Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.

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   Roll the dough into a log, on a work surface, wrap in parchment and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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   Put 2 cookie sheets in the refrigerator to chill as well.

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.

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   Arrange 2 inches apart on the chilled cookie sheets and bake until lightly golden on the edges, about 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Remove the cookies from the cookie sheets and put on a cooling rack to cool before serving.

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