Vanilla Cookies

Step by step

1. 1

   In a bowl, add the room-temperature butter and the sugar. Beat until creamy.

   
2. 2

   Add an egg and the vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

   
3. 3

   Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt, preferably through a sieve. Beat again.

   
4. 4

   Turn out onto the counter and finish bringing it together with your hands, kneading as little as possible.

   
5. 5

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.

   
6. 6

   Unwrap and roll out with a rolling pin, remembering to flour underneath and on top so it doesn't stick.

   
7. 7

   Cut out whatever shapes you like with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.

   
8. 8

   Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.