Sparkling vanilla Christmas cookies

By Jack 111

From gingerbread men to fruity biscotti - make sure the biscuit tin is well stocked with goodies this Christmas.

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Christmas Shortbread

Ingredients

140g icing sugar, sieved
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
250g butter, cut into small cubes
375g plain flour, sieved

Details

servings 12
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 12mins
Cost Budget Friendly

Preparation

Step 1

1.Tip the icing sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk and butter into a mixing bowl, then stir together with a wooden spoon (or pulse in a food processor until well combined). Add the flour and mix to a firm dough. Shape the dough into two flat discs and wrap in clingfilm. Chill for 20-30 mins. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 and line two baking sheets with non-stick baking paper.