India, Dec. 18 -- We don't really need an excuse to get baking on our amateur batch of chewy cookies. But Bake Cookies Day today, right at the head of Xmas day makes it feel all the more festive. Now there are dime a dozen cookie recipes out there on the internet, but if you're looking for one that smells and tastes of pure Christmas nostalgia, look no further than the simple delight below.

Ingredients: Unsalted butter - 1 cup, caster sugar - 1 cup, vanilla extract - 1.5tsp, large egg - 1, flour - 3 cups, baking powder - 3/4tsp, salt - 3/4tsp

Method: Preheat Oven to 180C (or 160C fan) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, beat until completely combined. ...