Refrigerator Cookies

1 1/2 sticks (185 grams) butter, softened
1 cup soft brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 1/4 cup self-raising flour

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, beat until combined.

Sift in 3/4 of the flour to the butter mix. Mix in well. You may want to use your hands at this stage as it can be hard to mix with a spoon. The mix should form a soft dough. If it is too sticky add a little of the remaining flour. Continue to add flour to the mix, mixing/kneading as you go, to get it to a soft dough.

Form into a log, wrap in baking paper or plastic wrap and place in the fridge until firm for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375F (180C) degrees line a cookie sheet with baking paper. Once the dough is firm, slice about 1/4 inch thick.Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown (for a crunchy cookie), or 7 minutes for a softer cookie.

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