Basic Butter Cookie Dough
["1 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened", "1 large egg", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. granulated sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla extract", "4 1/2 c. flour"]
["In a large bowl with electric mixer beat butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy.", "Gradually add flour; beat until well mixed.", "Cover dough.", "Chill 1 hour or place in freezer 30 minutes.", "Work with 1/4 dough at a time (keep remaining dough chilled).", "Roll out 1/4-inch thick between sheets of wax paper.", "Cut or mold dough into desired shapes.", "Repeat with remaining dough.", "Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.", "Bake 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are lightly browned.", "Remove to rack.", "Cool completely.", "Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies."]
["butter", "egg", "salt", "sugar", "vanilla extract", "flour"]