Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened to room temperature see note 1
- ½ cup powdered sugar sift the powdered sugar before measuring
- 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅛ cups all-purpose or cake flour see note 2
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for coating the shaped dough, before baking
Instructions
Make the dough
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Cream the butter and powdered sugar: Use a spatula to mix the butter and sugar until it turns pale in color and light in texture.
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Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract: Mix in until combined.
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Sift in the flour: Add the sifted flour and mix to form a soft dough.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes. see note 3
Divide and roll the dough
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Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it in 2 pieces
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Roll each piece into a log shape of approximately 4 inches (10cm) in length and 1 inch (3cm) in diameter. See note 4
Freeze the log-shaped dough
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Wrap the log shapes separately in plastic wrap and freeze for 45 minutes.
Roll in sugar, slice and bake.
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Preheat the oven to 356° F / 180° C (160° C fan)
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking silicone mat
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Remove from the freezer and unwrap the shaped dough
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Sprinkle ¼ cup of granulated sugar onto a tray or large plate.
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Roll each of the log-shaped dough in the sugar, coating them evenly.
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Cut each log into slices that are ⅜ inch (1 cm) thick, and then arrange them on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden.
Cool and store
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