Ingredients:
- 150g unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (concentrated)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Method:
- Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla together
- add egg and beat until combined
- add sifter flour, baking powder and salt into the mixture
- Shape into a disk, wrap with baking paper and refrigerate for 15-30 mins
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees
- Roll dough out between sheets of baking paper until 5mm thick.
- Cut into preferred shapes and place on an oven tray lined with baking paper
- Bake for 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Ensure they are completely cool before decorating with icing
