8 ounces Unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces Granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 Egg
10 ounces Cake flour, sifted
Yield: 4 Dozen
1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the salt, vanilla extract and egg; beat well.
2. Gradually add the flour, beating until just blended. The dough should be firm but neither sticky nor stiff.
3. Press or pipe the dough onto an ungreased sheet pan using a cookie press or a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
4. Bake at 350°F (177°C) until lightly browned around the edges, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Notes: Method: Pressed Cookies