This saint was celebrated as the messenger of light and the patron saint of eyesight.
INGREDIENTS
200 gr. all purpose flour
100 gr. cold butter, chopped
50 gr. powdered sugar
1 beaten egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. powdered sugar for dusting
Optional: grated rind of organic orange or lemon
PREPARATION
1. Whisk together the dry ingredients until combined (including citrus rind if using).
2. Rub in the chopped butter until a crumbly mixture is formed.
3. Quickly stir in the beaten egg until the dough comes together. Knead briefly. Form a ball of dough.
4. Cover dough with clear wrap and chill in the fridge for about 1/2 hr.
5. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8-1/4 inch thickness. Cut our desired shapes.
6. Bake the cookies on a wax paper lined cookie sheet in a preheated 180deg C (370deg F) oven for about 10 minutes. Remove them to a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar or decorate with icing if desired.