1 c Butter; (No Margarine) 1 t Almond Or Lemon Extract
2/3 c Confectioners’ Sugar 2 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
1 ea Egg; Large 1/4 t Salt
1 ea Egg Yolk; Large 1/2 t Baking Powder
Beat butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, egg yolk and
extract. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add flour
mixture to eggs. Chill dough 1/2 hour. Press 1/4 of the dough into a
cookie press.
Keep remaining dough chilled. Shape cookies onto a greased baking
sheet. Bake in 400 degrees F. oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until done.
Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins. Makes 4 to 6 dozen
cookies.
Yields
10 servings