Step 1

Preheat oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan-forced. Line 3 baking trays with baking paper.

Step 2

Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy. Add egg. Beat until combined. Sift flour over butter mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir to combine.

Step 3

Roll biscuit dough out between 2 sheets of baking paper until 4mm thick. Using a cookie cutter to cut out dough. Place on prepared trays. Re-roll remaining dough and repeat.

Step 4

Place cookies 4cm apart on prepared trays. Bake for 10-12 minutes until light golden. For even colouring, swap trays halfway through cooking time.