"I love preparing this during the holidays or when the family comes in for a visit. It’s always impressive as ever."

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar

DIRECTIONS

• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and confectioners’ sugar. Blend in the butter and vanilla, combining well until a stiff dough is formed.
• Press dough into a 9-inch round cake pan. Prick it using the tines of a fork. Sprinkle dough with the excess sugar.
• Bake this into a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) preheated oven for about 35 minutes. Cut into wedges and transfer onto wire racks to cool.
• Serve cookies after separating them.
• Makes 14 cookies