1. In a medium-sized bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and 1 tsp. vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer for about 4 minutes.

2. Crack in 1 large egg and continue beating. Now add in 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Beat that until it forms a soft dough.

3. Divide the dough into two disks, and cover in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours.

4. Roll the dough out to a 1/4 inch thick. With a round 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out your sugar cookies.

5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees, for 7-8 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before decorating.

6. To decorate, pipe on two small eyes with black royal icing, and antlers. Then pipe on a tiny dot below the eyes and place on a mini red m&m. Let harden, and enjoy!