cookies for santa

I've used this recipe now three years in a row and I'm never disappointed. It's easy and the cookies come out a nice crisp, buttery taste. This year, for convenience, I bought Martha Stewart's icing detailer in a squeeze container and generic sprinkles - both found on sale right now at Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabrics.


cream together:
1 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
beat in:
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
add:
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
Mix until ingredients are well blended. Wrap dough in wax paper and chill 3 to 4 hours before rolling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out on slightly floured surface and cut with cookie cutters. If using sprinkles, coat dough with desired amount. Bake for 13 minutes or until barely light brown at edges.