2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated white or brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla or other flavoring

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Combine flour and salt.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla (or other flavoring).

Gradually add flour/salt while mixer is running on low speed.

Pack dough into a cookie press following manufacturer's instructions (or put into a pastry bag fitted with a large star shaped tip).

Press mixture onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, depending upon cookie size.

Submitted by: CM