Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla essence and mix thoroughly until combined.
- Sift the flour into the bowl and gently mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
- Chill the dough log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the chilled log and slice it into rounds about 1 cm thick.
- Place the slices on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between them.
- Bake for about 11-12 minutes, until the edges are just turning golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 14mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
Notes
For the most flavorful cookies, make the dough a day ahead and chill overnight. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Experiment with different extracts or add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for variety. For a softer cookie, consider adding one egg yolk to the dough.
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