Butter Cookies (St. Martin -- Caribbean)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream butter & sugar along with the vanilla extract, until mixture is fluffy & light.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk together flour & salt, then, 1/2 cup at a time, add it to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Scoop dough onto the center of a large ungreased, 9-inch square baking pan, & using a spatula spread it out evenly.

5. 5

   Bake the huge cookie on the center rack of the oven until firm to the touch & golden brown, about 35 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the pan from the oven & cut the 9-inch square cookie into 1 1/2-inch squares, making 36 smaller cookies.

7. 7

   Place them on a wire rack to cool before eating.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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