Colombian sugar cookies (polvorosas)

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound of clarified butter
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour.
• Sanding or shimmering sugar to decorate

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Preparation

• To clarify the butter add 1/2 pound plus 2 tablespoon of butter on a small heavy pot and simmer in low heat until the butters is completely melted and all the fat content is on the surface. Remove the fat with a spoon and keep the liquid content.
• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the butter in a bowl and with the help of a mixer, beat it to medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Add the icing sugar and vanilla and continue mixing for 8 minutes. Decrease the speed to low and add the flour and mix to incorporate for 1 minute.
• Form into 2 tablespoon balls and flatten with your hands. Place the decorating sugar on a plate and press the cooking on one site to stick the sugar on them.
  
• Place the cookies on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

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