1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) baking powder

1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt

1 egg

1 egg yolk

3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar

1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, softened

Coarse sugar, for garnish (optional)

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the butter and dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth. With your hands, shape into a disc and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 170 °C (325 °F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

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