This is an old family recipe that makes a very delicious cookie.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons water
PREPARATION:
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolks, 2 tablespoons water, flour, salt and vanilla. Chill the dough.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Fill the cookie press and shape the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush the top of each cookie with the egg whites mixed with 2 tablespoons of the water. Decorate as desired.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until the cookies are golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.