1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
colored sugar or sprinkles (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, continuing to beat. Add flour 1 cup at a time. Dough will be soft. Do not refrigerate. Sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on dough. Fill cookie press and place cookies on cookie sheet about 1-inch apart.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Cool 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.