Bourbon Currant Cookies - unsalted butter

Method

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth.
• Add 1 egg, the flour, bourbon, and currants; mix until well combined.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface to 1/4 inch thick.
• Cut into desired shapes (such as 2-inch card suit shapes).
• Whisk together remaining egg and the cream in a small bowl, and brush cookies with egg wash. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
• Bake until pale golden brown,12 to 15 minutes.
• Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
• Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 days.