Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 TBS butter ((softened))
  • 3 TBS sugar
  • 1 egg yolk ((or 3 TBS egg, about half))
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 6-8 TBS flour
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 drop food coloring ((optional))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine butter and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla and stir well.
  • Add salt, baking soda and 6 TBS flour and stir to combine.
  • Add additional flour 1/2 tablespoon at a time if dough is too sticky.
  • Roll out dough to be 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters or scoop into 1 1/2 to 2 TBS sized balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for about 8 minutes, or until a light golden color, then remove from oven.
  • Allow to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to cool additionally on cooling rack.