Nana's Sugar Pattern Cookies

Cream butter and shorteining; gradually addsugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add egg and vanilla, beating well.

Combine flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Chill dough at least 1 hour.

Divide dough in half; store 1 porttion in refrigerator. Roll dough to ⅛ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a cookie cutter, and place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees for 9-10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. cool on a wire rack. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.