VANILLA COOKIES

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 3 cups All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg white (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
2. 2In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. 3Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll the dough very thin (about 1/8 inch thick). Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. 4In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white. Brush the tops of the cookies with the egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
5. 5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.