Use a cookie press to create lovely shapes in this simply classic buttery cookie from Germany.
Ingredients
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter at room temperature
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
food coloring (optional)
sprinkles, colored sugars, or glacé cherries (optional)
Directions
- Pre-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 and food coloring, if using. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. Alternately, after mixing flour, divide dough into 2 or 3 portions and color each portion separately. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. If using, sprinkle with sprinkles, colored sugars, or top with glacé cherries. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.