Christmas Cookies

Delicious Festive Cookies

Ingredients:
600g/1lb 6oz Odlums Cream Plain Flour
300g/11oz Butter (room temperature)
300g/11oz Caster Sugar
2 Medium Eggs (beaten)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
Christmas Cutters eg. Stars, Trees, Snowmen etc.

For Decoration:
Instant Royal Icing
Coloured Writing Icing
Silver/Gold Christmas Balls

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Lightly grease large flat baking trays.
2. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla essence and mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour and mix until dough is formed. Divide into 2 balls, wrap and chill for an hour.
4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board to a thickness of 3 – 4mm. Cut with cutters of choice. Dip the cutters into flour before each use.
5. Arrange them on prepared tins/trays and bake in a central oven position for about 12 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
6. Leave to cool for 10 minutes then transfer to wire tray to cool.
7. When cold decorate as you choose!