Combine flour and salt in a bowl and set aside In a separate bowl mix margarine 1 cup sugar and vanilla Add remaining sugar and eggs and beat Continue to beat on low speed while slowly pouring in flour mixture Chill thoroughly Roll dough to 18 to 14-inch thickness on a greased cookie sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes in oven preheated to 400 Let cookies cool before decorating Makes about 6 dozen cookies