1 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in flour. Press dough evenly into a 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Smooth top with a rolling pin. Bake until dough is pale but not browned, about 15-20 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool for about 5 minutes and cut into squares while still warm. Makes 4 dozen.