Step 1

In a medium bowl whisk together flour and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

Place butter into the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat until smooth and light, about 40-60 seconds.

Step 3

Add in the sugar and beat until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until you get a smooth dough.

Step 5

Roll the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to 1/4 -inch thick. Transfer on the baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.

Step 6

Meanwhile preheat your oven to 350 F

Step 7

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and cut into bite-sized squares.

Step 8

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

Step 9

Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Step 10

In a large bowl mix together the softened butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

Step 11

If the frosting seems to be dry, add 1-2 tablespoons milk and mix until combined.

Step 12

Divide the buttercream frosting into 3 parts.

Step 13

Tint one with red and another one with green food coloring gels.

Step 14

Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate with the buttercream frosting (simply spread some frosting on each cookie with a knife) and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.

Step 15

Allow the frosting set before you store the cookies.

Step 16

ENJOY!