Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F / 180°C and line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add Egg: Add the egg and mix until combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add this mixture to the mixer and mix until just combined.
Prepare for Rolling: Place some granulated sugar for rolling in a small bowl.
Scoop and Roll Dough: Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Roll each ball of dough in the sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
Bake: Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes, or until puffy and set around the edges. Allow them to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Repeat and Store: Repeat the baking process with the remaining cookie dough. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Enjoy these delicious homemade vanilla cookies.