Step 1

Gather all the ingredients. If you want to make the dove shaped cookies, print out the image (see Notes) and trace the pattern on parchment paper.

Step 2

Sift the flour.

Step 3

Fit an electric mixer with the whisk attachment and combine sugar and butter in the bowl. Whisk on high speed until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the beaten egg and mix to combine. Add the vanilla extract if you're using.

Step 5

Change the whisk to the beater attachment. Add the flour and baking powder and mix on low speed until flour is incorporated.

Step 6

Roll the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 350 ºF (180 ºC). Roll out the dough on lightly floured surface, to ¼ inch thickness. Tip: I put the long cooking chopsticks (it’s about ¼ inch thickness) on both sides of the dough and roll the dough to keep the same thickness.

Step 8

Cut out the dough around the dove shape, or cut with 2-inch cookie cutters (or use a tall glass).

Step 9

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 1 inch apart.

Step 10

Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely on wire rack. Store the cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy!