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

In a stand mixer, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. Mix on low speed until crumbly.

Gather the dough into a ball, roll it out to 1/3 to 1/2 inch thickness, and cut into 3-inch shapes.

Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are faintly golden.

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