Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a stand mixer combine butter, sucanat, baking soda, and salt.

Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.

Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended.

Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour.

Using a tablespoon, roll into balls and bake 10 minutes on a parchment lined baking sheet.

To make cut out shapes spread dough between two pieces of plastic wrap, roll to ¼ inch thickness and use cookie cutters to shape.

Bake on parchment lined baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Using half of this dough makes 18-20 cookies.