Embossed Cookies

Preparation

• • With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon.
  • For each cookie, spoon 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of dough and roll into small balls with your hands, without working the dough too much.
  • Place 10 balls on both the baking sheet and flatten into 1-cm (1/2-inch) thick cookies with you fingers.
  • With a floured slotted spatula (see note), gently press the cookie dough down to ½-cm (1/4-inch) thick.
  • Bake for 16 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown. Cool on the baking sheet.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough, using various kitchen tools for varying looks.