Butter Cookies

Ingredients for Butter Cookies:

• 6 oz. (185g.) castor sugar
• 8 oz. (120g.) butter
• 2 eggs
• 12 oz. (375g.) flour (sifted)
• a few drops of vanilla essence

Method:

1. Beat sugar and butter together till light and creamy.
2. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Add flour and mix well. Stir in vanilla essence.
4. Put dough in a biscuit pump and pipe out onto greased baking trays.
5. Bake in a moderately slow oven at 325°F till lightly browned, about 10-15 mins.
6. Cool on a wire rack before serving or storing in air-tight containers.

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