Vanilla Sugar Cookies

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

350 F (175 C). In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar with an electric beater. Add the egg, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth. Stir in the flour and knead lightly until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough in half, then wrap each half in waxed paper to form a cylinder about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Refrigerate the dough until firm, about 2 hours. Cut the dough into 1/4-inch slices and arrange on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

3-1/2 to 4 dozen cookies

From Mr. Food's Favorite Cookies (Canada, UK), by Art Ginsburg.