French Sables

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add egg yolk and vanilla and beat thoroughly.
3. 3
   Combine flour and salt.
4. 4
   Add to the butter mixture and blend until the dough is smooth.
5. 5
   On a very lightly floured surface, shape the dough into cylinders about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
6. 6
   Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8. 8
   Brush refrigerated logs with beaten egg and roll in crystalline sugar.
9. 9
   With a sharp knife, slice the dough into rounds about 1/3-inch thick.
10. 10
    Place 1-inch apart on a parchment covered baking sheet.
11. 11
    Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are slightly colored around the edges.