Sugar Cookies (Shaped As Little Boys And Girls) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 None egg yolk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
None None white decorating icing
None None candies, to decorate

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper. Cream butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add vanilla and egg yolk. Beat until well combined. Add flour and mix until a smooth dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 15 mins.
Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Using a 3 inch gingerbread man cutter, punch out 20 cookies. Place on prepared trays. Bake for 8-10 mins, or until golden. Let cool on trays then decorate with white icing and candies.