Ingredients:

• 500 g – Maida
• 225 g – Butter or margarine or Ghee
• 225 g – fine Sugar
• 1 tsp – baking powder
• A little vanilla essence or elaichi powder

Method:

1. Cream the butter till it becomes light and frothy, either with a wooden spoon or using fingers.
2. Add sugar, a handful at a time, and go on creaming till the sugar has melted.
3. When the mixture becomes light and frothy, add the flour, a tsp at a time, till it is well mixed.
4. Form balls, press and place on a baking tray an inch apart.
5. Bake for approx 12 minutes in an oven at 350 degree F.
6. Ensure it does not burn.

Recipe courtesy of Alison Pinto