Christmas Butter Cookies

Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar. Gradually stir in
vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Blend
in flour and salt. Mix well. Wrap dough and chill for at least 2
hours. Lightly flour a pastry cloth and rolling pin. Roll dough to
about 1/8″ thickness. Cut into desired shape. Place 1″ apart on
cookie sheets. Bake at 350′F. for 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
Cool, frost and decorate. Makes 5 dozen.