These tasty cookies freeze well (raw or cooked) so are great to keep on standby - in your freezer - ready to welcome guests. They also  look great wrapped to give as gifts.  

Method

• Using an electric beater cream together the butter and sugars until combined. 

• Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat again. 

• Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to the butter/sugar mixture.

• Lay a large sheet of baking parchment onto the work surface.

• Place the cookied dough on it and roll it into a 30cm long sausage shape. Wrap the cookie dough log tightly in the baking  parchment , sealing the ends. Put into a freezer bag, seal and freeze for at least 45 minutes or until ready to bake (up to 1 month).

• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 190°C and line 2 large baking trays with baking parchment. Remove the dough from the freezer and bag – allow to sit for about 15 minutes, then use a sharp knife to carefully cut into 1 – 1 ½ cm slices.

• Bake for 10-12 minutes.

• Leave for 5 minutes to cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 

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