Mix together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
Add the vanilla extract and egg before beating until you reach a smooth consistency.
Introduce the flour and pinch of salt, stirring to form a soft dough.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
Now preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut into cookie shapes with cutters.
Place the cookies on your lined baking sheet and refrigerate again for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
Place on a cooling rack and wait until they’re completely cool before decorating.