The cookies represent the nostalgic sweetness of Brooke's memories of a pre-incarceration Shane, offering a taste of their lost youthful innocence.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and salt, mix well.
Gradually add flour, mixing until combined.
Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
Flatten slightly with a fork.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool on a wire rack.