Basic Butter Cookie Dough

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   In a large bowl with electric mixer beat butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy.

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   Gradually add flour; beat until well mixed.

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   Cover dough.

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   Chill 1 hour or place in freezer 30 minutes.

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   Work with 1/4 dough at a time (keep remaining dough chilled).

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   Roll out 1/4-inch thick between sheets of wax paper.

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   Cut or mold dough into desired shapes.

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   Repeat with remaining dough.

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0.

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    Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.

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    Bake 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are lightly browned.

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    Remove to rack.

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    Cool completely.

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