Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a stand mixer, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until crumbly.

Gradually add all-purpose flour and mix until a dough forms that holds together but isn’t sticky.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll between parchment paper to 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick.

Cut into cookies using a 3-inch round cookie cutter and transfer to prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms turn light golden and tops remain pale.

Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.