Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and powdered sugar.
• Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
• Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
• Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.