1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add the vanilla powder and mix well.

5. Gradually add the flour, stirring until a dough forms.

6. Divide the dough into two equal portions.

7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to about 1/4 inch thickness.

8. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.

9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

10. Sprinkle the tops with flaky salt.

11. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

12. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.