Donna's Vanilla Bean Cookies

• 2 12 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 12 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 eggs
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In large mixer bowl, beat the 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter at medium speed until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
5. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise.
6. Use tip of knife to scrape seeds into mixture.
7. Add vanilla extract.
8. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until just combined.
9. Place granulated sugar in small bowl.
10. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, each about a tablespoon.
11. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
12. Bake in oven until set but very light in color, about 8 to 10 minutes.
13. (Do not bake until golden brown or cookies will not be soft and chewy.
14. ).
15. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight container.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/donnas-vanilla-bean-cookies-279277 (may not work)