Start by getting out 2 bowls. Medium size.

In the first bowl , cream the butter

In the same bowl mix in vanilla until well blended.

In the second bowl mix together the flour and icing sugar.

Pour the dry mix into the wet mix bowl .

Once mixed all together, the roll out onto floured surface with floured rolling pin ( 1/4 inch thick ) then cut into small circles ( about the size of the interior of a shot glass ) or cut with your favorite cookie cutter.

Place the cut out cookies on baking pans and place in freezer to chill for at least 2 hours. You can even leave in overnight.

Once chilled then heat up oven to 300°f - 325°f

Place cookies on Un-greased cookie sheets and bake for 15-18 mins or until bottoms are golden brown.

Remove and let cool completely on baking sheet then add icing, chocolate, sprinkles, or whatever you love to decorate with .

Enjoy !!