Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 225 g unsalted butter, room temperature

• 300 g caster sugar

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 1 tsp (5 g) Heilala Vanilla Extract with Seeds

• 320 g all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• Vanilla sugar, for rolling

Method

1. 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line 2–3 baking trays with baking paper.

   2. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter and caster sugar on high speed until pale, light, and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

   3. Add egg and Heilala Vanilla Extract with Seeds, mix until just combined.

   4. In a separate bowl, sift flour and baking soda, add salt, stir once.

   5. Turn mixer to low speed, add dry ingredients, mix until just combined.
      Do not over-mix — nobody wants tough cookies.

   6. Scoop 2 tbsp-sized dough balls onto trays (6 to test spread, 8 once you trust them).

   7. Roll dough into smooth balls, coat generously in vanilla sugar, place back on tray.

   8. Bake 9–10 minutes until puffed and set at the edges.
      Cool on tray for 5 minutes (they’ll sink slightly — that’s normal and correct).

   9. Transfer to a cooling rack, let cool fully. Repeat until all dough is baked.

   10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.