Butter Biscuits

Ingredients

125g butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg, at room temperature

2 cups plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon milk

2 tablespoons pure icing sugar or some chopped nuts (optional)

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line baking tray with baking paper. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl until pale and creamy. Add egg and mix until well combined. Sift flour and baking powder over butter mixture. Add milk and stir until just combined. Using 2 teaspoons of dough at a time, roll dough into balls. Place on baking trays lined with baking paper. Using a lightly-floured fork, flatten biscuits slightly & place some chopped nuts on it. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden. Allow to cool on trays for 5 minutes. Dust with icing sugar. Serve.