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) -

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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.