Use these light, tender cookies as the basis of a fancy dessert such as tiramisu or a charlotte, or serve them with berries and cream or any plain fruit dessert.
Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, whisk the vanilla extract and ¼ cup granulated sugar into the yolks. Place the bowl on the mixer stand fitted with the whisk attac