1 c (2 sticks) unsalted butter;
-room temperature
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1 lg Egg yolk
2 1/4 c All-purpose flour
In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the sugar, salt
and egg yolk until smooth. Blend in the flour until the mixture blends into
a smooth dough. Wrap the dough in a plastic bag and refrigerate 1/2 hour or
up to two days.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll out the dough on a lightly-floured
surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie
cutters. Place on lightly-greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with decorating
sugar. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yield: 3 1/2 dozen
Yields
40 Servings