Ingredients

• 2 cups butter , softened
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs yolks
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Shape dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate or freeze until firm.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Unwrap rolls. You can roll the logs in nuts or sprinkles before slicing. Slice into 3/8 inch wide slices. Place slices 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. 3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

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