Recipe For Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Do not skimp on this step or the cookies will be very dense.

Recipe for vanilla sugar cookies. Beat in eggs one at a time scraping down bowl each time then add vanilla. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time then add the vanilla.

Whisk in the cornflour and plain flour until the mixture comes together into a dough. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. In a bowl sift together the flour and salt.

Sift together flour baking powder and salt. Chill for 30 mins. Tip creaming works best when the butter is at firm room temperature not soft room temperature.

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour mixture and mix at low speed until dough just comes together. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric whisk for 4 mins until light and fluffy.