Thai Fragrant Cookies, 'Kanom Dawk Lamdoowan'

Mix the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the egg yolk and gradually knead with vegetable oil until a dough forms. Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Cut each ball into four wedges, and place each end of three wedges together to form a flower. Cut the remaining wedge in half, roll it into a ball, and place it in the junction of the three wedges to make a flower. Score the center with a knife. If you don't feel comfortable shaping cookies, you can just shape the dough into flattened balls (as picture below). Arrange the cookies on a baking pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 12 minutes or until the cookies are light gold. Remove from oven, transfer the cookies to cool on a rack.

Light the fragrant candle and put it in a small bowl (as below). Snuff out the candle and promptly place in a large pan with the cookies. Place a lid on the pan and close tightly, and leave to set overnight. It's a good idea to line the top of the lid with foil, as the smoke may cause a deposit.