Spritz

Mother had a cookie press when I was a kid, and I was lucky enough to inherit it. Kristina loves to make pressed cookies with me.

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 cup butter

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla (or 1 teaspoon almond)

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Heat oven to 400F. In large mixer bowl combine sugar, butter, egg, salt, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Note: You can also color the dough with food coloring and decorate with colored sugar.