1 1/3 c. sweet butter
1 egg yolk
3 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. brandy

Cream butter and beat in sugar, a little at a time. Beat mixture until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and brandy. Blend in flour and mix thoroughly. Chill dough. With floured hands, shape dough into rounded strips 5 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Twist two strips together to make a rope. Shape each rope into a ring.

Bake on buttered and floured cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven about 10-12 minutes or until golden yellow. To shape into cookies, use a little of the dough at a time, keeping remainder in refrigerator for easier handling.