Gather all your ingredients on a clean countertop. Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the vanilla extract and mix for about 1 minute until well incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to your butter mixture, beating on low speed until the dough comes together.

If the dough feels too soft, you can add a sprinkle of flour until you achieve a workable consistency.

Gather the dough into a ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Once chilled, roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

Use cookie cutters in floral shapes to cut out the cookies and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

If desired, sprinkle colored sugar or place edible flowers on top for decoration.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid over-baking.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container for later.