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1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Have
2 or 3 non-stick baking sheets on hand.4 Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract,
and bring the mixture together into a dough.7 Use a palette knife to move the sheet
of dough around, to prevent sticking.2 Put the butter, sugar, and flour in a large
bowl, or into the bowl of a food processor.5 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured
work surface and knead it briefly until smooth.8 If the dough is too sticky to roll well, chill
for 15 minutes, then try again.3 Rub together, or pulse-blend the ingredients
until they look like fine bread crumbs.6 Flour the dough and work surface well, and
roll it out to a thickness of about^1 ⁄ 4 in (5mm).9 With the pastry cutter, cut out round cookies
and transfer them to the baking sheets.Butter Cookies
These thin, elegant cookies are one of my favorite recipes. They are quick, simple, and decidedly addictive.MAKES
3015
MINS10–15
MINSUP TO 8
WEEKSIngredients
11 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
and diced(^1) ⁄ 2 cup sugar
11 ⁄ 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted,
plus extra for dusting
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Special equipment
23 ⁄ 4 in (7cm) round cookie cutter
food processor with blade
attachment (optional)