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Butter: Salted or unsalted. Let the butter come to room temperature before starting. Sugar: I just use regular granulated sugar for these cookies. Egg Yolk: To bind the cookie dough together. Vanilla Extract: For flavor. Kosher Salt: Regular salt will also work, I just like using kosher salt for desserts. Baking Powder: To give the cookies a little lift. All Purpose Flour: Add the flour in small portions so that it doesn’t end up all over the counter. Decorations: You can use coarse sugar or sprinkles for rolling the dough.
Make the dough: Mix the butter and granulated sugar for 2 minutes, then add in the egg yolk, vanilla, salt, and baking powder until smooth. Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour. Form a log. Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a log. Roll in coarse sugar. Chill. Wrap the dough logs in plastic and refrigerate for up at least an hour. Bake. Slice each log into 1/4-inch rounds. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Cool for 3 minutes on a baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack.
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