In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the sugar, salt, and butter until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl half way through.

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix flour, fennel, and rosemary.

Add in the egg, vanilla, and orange and beat on low to incorporate.

With mixer off add in the flour mixture. Beat on low until just incorporated.

Using a spatula make sure the dough is well combined, and then form it into two disks and wrap in plastic. Chill at least one hour and up to over night. Set out for about five minutes before rolling out.

Heat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment and lightly grease the parchment.

Roll out cookies on a floured work surface. If your dough is cracking, it’s too cold. Just smoosh it together and let it get to a workable consistency & temperature. Don’t give up on it!

Cut cookies into desired shapes (whether that be a delicate snowflake or Darth Vader’s head) and place on the sheet tray about 1″ apart.

Bake 8-10 minutes until very barely golden around the edges.

Cool fully on a rack and store at room temperature in an air tight container.