Vanilla stars for Christmas

We start by putting the butter in a bowl, to which we add the sugar. In my experience, it is important that the butter is at room temperature so that the mixture is more homogeneous.

Beat the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

Then add the egg yolks and the vanilla extract. Here's a tip: Use a good vanilla extract, it will make a difference in the flavor.

Gradually add the flour and knead until a smooth and consistent dough is obtained.

Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 2 hours. This is an essential step for the dough to take the right consistency and for the cookies to keep their shape during baking.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is approximately 5 mm thick. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to shape our cookies.

Place our vanilla stars on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.

Finally, let them cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar to give them a Christmas touch.

Enjoy these delicious vanilla stars with your family and friends!