Copycat Chessmen Cookies
A simple butter cookie, made into a copycat version of a classic tea biscuit using a textured rolling pin, yields delightful, shaped treats.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Beat butter, sugar, and salt until fluffy, then mix in egg and vanilla.
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Incorporate flour into the mixture.
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Divide dough, form two disks, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Combine flour and powdered sugar for dusting. Lightly coat a textured rolling pin with this mixture.
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Roll one dough disk on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Roll the textured pin over the dough to create impressions.
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Cut cookies along the lines and transfer to prepared sheets.
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Brush whisked egg yolks onto the raised edges of each cookie.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool cookies on a wire rack, then store in an airtight container.