Traditional Eastern Slavic Zhavoronki Cookies

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two parts, shape into logs, and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Roll out the dough and cut into bird shapes.
7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
8. Let cool, then fill with melted chocolate and dust with powdered sugar.