Butter Cookies (3D Pumpkin and Ghost)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   In another bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer. Add the egg and beat until smooth. At low speed or with a wooden spoon, stir in the dry ingredients. Shape the dough into 2 discs. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. 3

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats.

4. 4

   On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one disc of dough at a time, to a1 /4 inch (5 mm) thick sheet. Cut out cookies using cookie cutters. Spread them on the prepared sheets. Reuse scrap.

5. 5

   Bake, one sheet at a time, for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool completely.

6. 6

   Decorate with royal icing, if desired. Allow the icing to set before stacking 3D parts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks or freeze.