1. Preheat the oven at 350 degree.
2. Soften the butter and combine sugar and butter together.
3. Add the egg yolks one at a time and beat slowly.
4. Add vanilla essence.
5. In a bowl seive maida, baking powder and salt.
6. Mix maida with the butter; divide it into two equal parts and refrigerate for 1/2 an hour.
7. Dust your work area with maida and roll out the cookie dough.
8. Cut into shapes of your choice and bake about 6-7 minutes.

Recipe and image courtesy: Friends Cookys