1. Combine butter and light brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer; beat on high speed with the paddle attachment until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix to combine. Add flour and salt, and mix on low speed until flour is incorporated.

2. Roll dough into three 1 1/2-inch-diameter logs. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. Roll cookie log in sugar, coating them evenly, and slice into 1/4-inch rounds. Place cookies on baking sheet about one inch apart. Using a cake tester or toothpick, make four decorative holes in each cookie. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven, and let cool completely on wire racks.

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