1 cup of butter or margarine
1/2 cup of sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of butter or margarine
1/2 cup of sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
Preheat the oven to a hot temperature (400°F)
Mix together the butter or margarine, sugar, egg, salt, and vanilla extract
Add in the all-purpose flour and mix well
Place into a piping bag with a large tip and cut into 5cm long strips on an ungreased baking sheet
Bake for 9 to 15 minutes or until firm and lightly golden brown
Yields approximately 450g (about 75 cookies)