Name: Classic Butter Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature -; 2/3 c. granulated sugar -; 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk for brushing -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract,or almond extract (optional) -

Ingredients for - Classic Butter Cookies

1. 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

2. 1 tsp. kosher salt

3. 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

4. 2/3 c. granulated sugar

5. 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk for brushing

6. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract,or almond extract (optional)

How to cook deliciously - Classic Butter Cookies

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

2 . Stage

In a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add egg and almond or vanilla extract if using and beat until combined. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Divide dough in half.

3 . Stage

In a small bowl, beat egg yolk with two teaspoons water. On a floured surface, roll each dough out evenly to 1/4" thick. Punch out rounds with a 2" cookie cutter, placing them about 1" apart on prepared baking sheets. Use the tines of a fork to create a crosshatch pattern on the cookies, then brush tops of cookies with egg wash.

4 . Stage

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are beginning to turn golden. Cool completely before serving.