Vanilla Spritz Cookies

A Republican Hippie's Note:

A touch of cardamom adds an unusual accent to this cookie. Be sure to use only a large egg to achieve the proper consistency for the dough. From the Kuhn Rikon cookie press.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 Dozen

• 1 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour , sifted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar in large bown until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, vanilla, cardamom and salt.
4. Using a spoon, stir in flour until well mixed.
5. Pack the dough into the cookie press. Fit with the desired disk design. Press the dough onto ungreased baking sheet approximately 1 inch apart.
6. Sprinkle with vanilla sugar, if desired or decorate with colored sugars before baking.
7. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 - 12 minutes. Gently transfer the cookies (while warm) to wire racks to cool.
8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.