Ingredients:

• 21 Tbsp                 Butter, softened
• 10 Tbsp                 Sugar
• 1 each                   Egg
• ¾ tsp                    Vanilla extract
• Pinch                     Salt
• 3 1/3 cups             Flour
• ½ tsp                    Lemon zest

Directions:

1. Place butter and sugar in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment.
2. Cream together until smooth and light, scraping the sides of the bowl a few times.
3. Add the egg, vanilla extract and lemon zest. Mix together until fully combined, scraping the sides of the bowl if necessary.
4. Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap in rectangles about 1-inch thick and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. If dough is refrigerated over night let sit out for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
7. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness and cut in desired shapes.
8. Bake at 325F for about 10-15 minutes until the edges of the cookies are golden (rotating the tray in the oven if necessary).
9. Let completely cool before decorating.