This is an old family recipe that makes a very delicious cookie.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups unsalted butter , softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs yolks
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs whites
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
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1
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.
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2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
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3
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.
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4
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until the cookies are golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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