1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. unsifted flour

Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and salt. Blend in flour. Knead several times until dough is soft and pliable. Press dough through cookie press onto greased baking sheet.

Decorate if desired. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) about 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack. Makes about 8 dozen. Cookies.