German Vanilla Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
2. 2
   Place the flour in a large bowl and make a hole in the middle. In the hole, add the egg yolk, sugar, almonds, butter, a few drops of vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
3. 3
   Mix using your hands until the dough is smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. 4
   Remove from the refrigerator and shape into spheres. Flatten and shape into half moons.
5. 5
   Place on an oven tray lined with parchment and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   In a bowl, add the sugars and vanilla and mix well.
7. 7
   While still hot, cover the cookies with this mixture and serve.