Light Homemade Cookies

• butter↗250г g

  soft

• fine sugar140г g
• egg yolk↗1
• vanilla extract↗2 ч. л. tsp
• plain flour↗300г g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar using a wooden spoon, then add the yolk and vanilla extract and quickly mix until a uniform mass forms.

2. 2

   Sift the flour and fold it into the butter mixture until the dough becomes smooth. If needed, use your hands to fully combine the ingredients. Form a ball, wrap in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C (160 °C with convection, gas mark 4). Roll out the chilled dough to the desired thickness, cut shapes and place them on a lined non‑stick baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cookies turn a pale golden colour, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.