Vanilla Cookies
These are the perfect home baked treat
Makes enough for: 1 batch cookies
Ingredients
- 200 g softened salted butter
- 200 g fructose
- 10 mls vanilla extract
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 400 g flour, sifted, plus extra for dusting
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180° Celsius
- Place the butter, fructose and vanilla into a mixing bowl and beat until combined
- Add the egg and mix on a slow speed until fully incorporated
- Add the flour, in small batches, while mixing, until a dough is formed
- Turn out onto cling film, flatten into a disc shape, and cover
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes then turn out onto a generously floured surface
- Roll to 5mm thick and cut out shapes using cookie cutters *
- Lift the cookies with a palette knife and place onto a lined baking tray, leaving a space between each one
- Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
- These will keep for up to 8 weeks in an airtight container
Notes
* you can also cut out shapes using templates, using a sharp knife or cutting wheel.
** you can substitute 30mls cocoa powder for 30mls flour, or add the finely grated zest of citrus fruit (2 lemons, 1 orange etc.), or add 5mls ground cinnamon or a pinch of ground nutmeg or ground ginger.
** you can substitute 30mls cocoa powder for 30mls flour, or add the finely grated zest of citrus fruit (2 lemons, 1 orange etc.), or add 5mls ground cinnamon or a pinch of ground nutmeg or ground ginger.