Vanilla cookies

Next on the baking agenda today were simple vanilla cookies, to be packed into the gift boxes. Thoroughly enjoyed making these, as it was soooooooooooooo simple!!!! And I used some cutters to get cut outs of stars, flowers, hearts and diamonds :)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soft butter (room temperature)
• 1 cup castor sugar
• 2 cups plain flour
• few drops of vanilla essence

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees centigrade.
2. Beat the butter soft.
3. Add the sugar and mix well. Add vanilla essence.
4. Add the flour and mix to form a soft dough.
5. Divide the dough into large balls.
6. Roll out each ball till about 3mm thick.
7. Cut out into desired shapes and place on a baking tray.
8. Bake at 170 degrees centigrade for around 10 mins.

I had just finished baking these by the time the kids were back from school. P2 was so excited to see the cookies and all her favorite shapes! It all so worthwhile just to see that excitement on their faces :)