Vanilla Diamond Cookies *

Cookie dough

• 1¾ sticks (6½ oz./190 g) cultured butter, 82% fat, diced

1. To prepare the cookie dough, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla powder in the stand mixer on low speed.
2. Add all the flour and salt and beat until smooth. This should take no longer than 2 minutes: take care not to overmix the dough or it will harden and the cookies will lose their crumbly texture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a