Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.
2 sticks (1 cup) softened butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add vanilla extract.
Mix in flour in small increments.
Roll dough into balls; Flatten on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake until golden brown.