Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup (8oz/225g) butter, softened
  • ½ cup (4oz/115g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups (10oz/284g) all-purpose flour
  • Granulated or sanding sugar, (for sprinkling)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • With an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, and salt until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and the egg, and beat until combined.
  • Gradually add the flour until just thoroughly combined.
  • Scoop dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large open star tip and pipe 2-inch (5cm) circles onto the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with the granulated or sanding sugar.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until the edges are light golden brown. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
  • These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. Defrost at room temperature for an hour.