Ingredients
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale andfluffy, about 3 minutes; mix in vanilla. Addthe flour and the salt, and mix on medium-low speed until just combined and crumbly,about 15 seconds (do not overmix). Pat the dough into a disk, and wrap in plastic.Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2days, or freeze up to 1 month.
