Ingredients:
- For the cookies:
- 2 sticks (8 ounces; 226 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (340 grams) all-purpose flour
- For the decoration:
- 1 egg, for glazing
- 15 Life Savers or other hard candies
- Small seeds, such as poppy or flax (optional)
- Fresh herb leaves, such as tarragon, thyme, or cilantro (optional)
- Sugar, for sprinkling