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Ingredients
- 2 sticks 8 ounces very soft butter (223 grams)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
- 6 1/2 cups all purpose flour (850 grams)
- 3 tsp vanilla or 1 Pane degli Angeli vanilla packet
- 5 tsp baking powder(26 grams)
- 1/2 tsp salt or 1 tsp if you’re using sweet butter
- Eggs and butter must be at room temperature.
Instructions
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In a large bowl using a whisk cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. About 2 minutes.
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Add the eggs one at a time and continue whisking. Add vanilla and salt.
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Mix baking powder in the flour and add it to the butter mixture.
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Fold in gently using a spatula. Move to a work surface and work gently until you have a smooth dough. Don’t overwork it.
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Cover in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least 1 1/2 hours.
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Cut dough in 6 pieces, Roll each piece about 1/2 thick and 6 inches long.
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Twist to create shape.
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Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 Celsius)on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. (8 to 10 minutes depending on your oven until slightly golden underneath)
For smaller cookies:-
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Just roll to 1/4 inch thickness and 6 inches long. (If you have dough left over you can roll it out and cut circles using a Mason jar lid or round cookie cutter).
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Place in a small tart pan.
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Fill with a tsp of your favorite jam or Nutella. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden. Enjoy!
