Cutout Cookies

Ingredients

• • 1 stick (1/2 c) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 c sugar

  • 1/4 t salt

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 T light corn syrup

  • 2 t vanilla

  • 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour

Preparation

Beat butter, sugar and salt in a large bowl with mixer on med-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and add egg; beat until combined. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add flour in two parts. Shape dough into two disks, wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out 1 disk between 2 sheets of wax paper to 1/4" thick. Remove top layer of wax paper and cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are golden. Transfer cookies to wire rack and cool completely.