Vanilla Snap Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Place the butter, sugar and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth.
2. 2
   Add the flour, egg and extra egg yolk and process until a smooth dough forms.
3. 3
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half.
4. 4
   Roll each piece out between sheets of non-stick baking paper until 5mm thick.
5. 5
   Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
7. 7
   Remove the top sheets of baking paper from the dough. Using a 6cm round cookie cutter, cut shapes from the dough, re-rolling as necessary.
8. 8
   Place the rounds on lightly greased baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper and bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden.
9. 9
   Allow to cool on trays for 10 minutes before transferring onto wire racks to cool.