• Beat the butter and sugar until it is pale and creamy. This would take around 3-4 mins of your time depending upon how soft the butter was to begin with.
• Then add the flour and mix gently before beating it to avoid flour dust. Do not overbeat or over work the dough. Just beat until it comes together and when you press it between your palms it should hold its shape.
• Shape the dough to form a square. Cling wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 mins.
• Roll the dough between two parchment paper. Trim from all four sides to form a 6x6 inch square dough.
• Cut the dough at 1 inch gap interval to form 6 strips then cut the dough in the centre to form 12 cookies.
• Lay it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for the second time for 10-15 mins.This is the time to preheat your oven to 170°C.
• Once refrigerated bake the cookies in a preheated oven of 170°C for 13-15 mins until the base is golden brown and the top is pale in colour.
• Let it sit in the pan itself for another 3-4 mins and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Air Fryer Cookies

• Alternatively you can also bake these cookies in an air fryer. Preheat the air fryer at 170°C for 3 mins. Then place the cookies in it and bake for 7 to 10 mins or until the bottom turns golden brown and the top remains pale in colour.