Vanilla Hearts

Method:

 Sift the flour into a large bowl.Add the butter and rub it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.Stir in the caster sugar and vanilla essence and mix together to form a firm dough.Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to a thickness of 1 inch.Stamp out hearts with heart shaped cutter. Bake in a preheated oven at 175C, for 15- 20 minutes.You can dust them with a little caster sugar or decorate it with royal icing.