French Sables

1. 1

   Cream the butter and sugar.

2. 2

   Add egg yolk and vanilla and beat thoroughly.

3. 3

   Combine flour and salt.

4. 4

   Add to the butter mixture and blend until the dough is smooth.

5. 5

   On a very lightly floured surface, shape the dough into cylinders about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.

6. 6

   Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

8. 8

   Brush refrigerated logs with beaten egg and roll in crystalline sugar.

9. 9

   With a sharp knife, slice the dough into rounds about 1/3-inch thick.

10. 10

    Place 1-inch apart on a parchment covered baking sheet.

11. 11

    Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are slightly colored around the edges.

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