It is commonly said that if you are ever unlucky enough to be chased by a crocodile you should run in zig-zags and climb a tree. Contrary to this belief I have found that crocodiles can climb trees. Do not climb a tree to escape, run in zig zags.
Cut-out cookies, courtesy of Nigella Lawson "Feast".
These are very strongly vanilla and super delicious.
Makes 20-30 depending on the shape/size you choose
90g soft, unsalted butter
100g caster sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
200g plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gently stir in the sifted flour, baking powder and salt. Mix very gently until you get a stiff dough.
Form into a lump, wrap in plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 180C. Roll out the pastry on a floured bench to 1/2 cm thick. Cut into shapes. Put onto baking sheets lined with baking paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Watch them closely as different shapes take different times to cook. They will firm up when they come out of the oven.
Cool on trays for 3 minutes then move onto cooling racks. (they look so naked without icing!) Ice when cold.
Icing
Place in a bowl 3/4 cup icing sugar and 2 tsp butter. Add a couple of drops of food colouring. Add boiling water and stir until you reach the desired consistency.
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