Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Method

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar

   Beat butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, beat until combined.

2. 2

   Add dry ingredients

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low until a soft dough forms.

3. 3

   Chill the dough

   Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

4. 4

   Roll and cut

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll dough to 5mm thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.

5. 5

   Bake

   Bake on lined trays for 9–11 minutes until the edges are just golden. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.