ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
320 g (2 1/2 cups)
BUTTER, SOFTENED
200 g (3/4 cup)
POWDERED SUGAR
110 g (3/4 cup)
SALT
a pinch
VANILLA EXTRACT
1 tsp
EGG
1
GRANULATED SUGAR
COCOA POWDER
MILK
Instructions
Step 1
Place the butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Beat the mixture until smooth.
Step 3
Add one egg and beat again.
Step 4
Combine the butter mixture with flour and knead to form a smooth dough.
Step 5
Roughly divide the dough into quarters and roll each into a log. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 2 hours.
Step 6
Unwrap the dough and brush it with milk. Using two of the dough logs, roll the dough in granulated sugar, making sure it’s completely covered.
Step 7
Cut the sugared rolls into 1-inch-thick slices.
Step 8
For the remaining two dough logs, add the cocoa to the sugar and mix. Cut these logs into 1-inch slices as well.
Step 9
Arrange the cookie slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bake for 18 minutes at 180°C/350°F.
Step 10
When golden brown, remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the diamond cookies cool. Serve and enjoy!
