Step-by-Step Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually mix with the creamed butter mixture until a dough forms.
• Shape the dough into a disk or log based on your preferred cookie type. Refrigerate for 30 minutes if too soft.
• Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick for cut-out cookies and use cookie cutters to shape.
• For slice-and-bake cookies, slice the chilled logs into ¼ inch thick rounds and place on the baking sheet.
• Add festive sprinkles or sugar on top of each cookie before baking.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
• Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring cookies to wire racks to cool completely.