Leaf Cookies

Only knead briefly so the dough stays tender and doesn't warm up.

This makes the dough easier to roll out thinly later and helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.

Have the prepared baking sheet ready so the cut shapes can go into the oven quickly.

Flour the dough lightly if needed and chill briefly between rollings if it becomes too soft.

Leave some space between them so the cookies bake evenly.

They should remain pale and only take on a slight color.

Only decorate after they are completely cool so glaze or chocolate adheres well.

For example, dust with powdered sugar or decorate with melted chocolate and chopped almonds.