Basic Sugar Cookie Dough

From: Real Simple

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 t. baking soda

1/4 t. kosher salt

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 c. sugar

1 large egg

1 t. pure vanilla extract

1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg and beat until fluffy. Beat in vanilla.
3. Gradually add flour mix to butter/sugar mix. Dough will be stiff when flour and butter are completely mixed.
4. Shape cookies and bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees F.

This dough can be used to make several other types of cookies with a little creativity.