Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract for a twist)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- Optional: coarse sugar or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flavoring: Mix in the salt, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until well combined.
- Add flour: Gradually add the flour and mix just until the dough comes together — do not overmix.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
- Decorate: Sprinkle with coarse sugar or sprinkles if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp for days!
If you’d like, I can help you turn this into a cute printable or adjust it for special flavors — just let me know!