Embossed Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon.

5. 5

   For each cookie, spoon 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of dough and roll into small balls with your hands, without working the dough too much.

6. 6

   Place 10 balls on both the baking sheet and flatten into 1-cm (1/2-inch) thick cookies with you fingers.

7. 7

   With a floured slotted spatula (see note), gently press the cookie dough down to ½-cm (1/4-inch) thick.

8. 8

   Bake for 16 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown. Cool on the baking sheet.

9. 9

   Repeat with the remaining dough, using various kitchen tools for varying looks.