Red Carpet Cookies

Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups sifted premium flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup red sugar

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, beat the sugar and butter with a mixer until pale and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and continue beating until smooth, another 1-2 minutes. Add the flour and salt to the butter mixture on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Form the dough into 2 disks. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes, until firm.
2. Roll out the dough, cut it out, and sprinkle with red sugar. Place the cookies into desired shapes on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 8-10 minutes.