Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

With a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, mix brown sugar and butter together until well blended, and slightly fluffy.

Step 3

Mix in the flour, careful not to make a terrible mess with the mixer.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a clean counter top, and bring it together into a disc with your hands.

Step 5

On a slightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 6

Using a cookie cutter, cut into shapes, and transfer carefully to prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between cookies.

Step 7

The dough can be re-rolled and cut out again as needed.

Step 8

Place the cookies into oven and bake for 10 - 12 min. Cookies are done when they are very lightly golden brown.

Step 9

Transfer the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Dip into melted chocolate if desired!