This is the only cookie recipe I’ve ever committed to memory. These are pretty much the best rolled cookies there are. I used to call them “Sailboat Cookies” because for some reason, I was in possession of only one cookie cutter, and it was shaped like a sailboat.
- 1-1/2 cups pure unsalted butter at room temp
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups flour
(You can add optional flavorings like lavender, almond oil, lemon extract, etc.) Cream the butter together with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then salt and flour. Roll and cut. Don’t make these too thin, because they’re very tender and will break (see below). Make them nice and thick. Lay on ungreased parchment lined baking sheets and bake at 325F for about 10 minutes, just until they start turning brown at the edges. Frost with your favorite icing or make a glaze of confectioners sugar mixed with an egg white. Sprinkle on colored sugar. 
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I like the blue bunnies (related to Peeps?) but I like the plate they’re on even better. Buon Pascale, bella.
I like the blue bunnies (related to Peeps?) but I like the plate they’re on even better. Buon Pascale, bella.
I assume you add egg with butter and sugar, then mix together til fluffy??
Yikes, that’s the thing about trying to write from memory. Thank you. Post corrected!
I assume you add egg with butter and sugar, then mix together til fluffy??
Yikes, that’s the thing about trying to write from memory. Thank you. Post corrected!
Lavender?
Lavender?
Looks delicious!
Looks delicious!
I needed a good cookie recipe, Ive never heard of egg whites and sugar as an icing.. will have to try it..
I needed a good cookie recipe, Ive never heard of egg whites and sugar as an icing.. will have to try it..
Made these! Easy, tender and delicious! Thanks for a great recipe, I’ll be making these again and again!
Made these! Easy, tender and delicious! Thanks for a great recipe, I’ll be making these again and again!