Basic Butter Cookie Dough

4 Sticks unsalted butter; softened (1 pound)
1 1/3 c Sugar
1 1/3 c Sugar
3/4 ts Salt
3 lg Egg yolks
2 ts Vanilla
4 2/3 c All-purpose flour

In large bowl of a standing electric mixer beat together butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in yolks, 1 at a time, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Beat in flour gradually, beating dough until just combined well.

Makes about 3 pounds dough.

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