Break out the Cookie Gun

Break out the Cookie Gun     

This Wear-Ever Cookie Gun comes complete with 9 shapes and 3 pastry tips in its original box from about sometime in the  fifties. I love it!  Why a favorite?  It's from one of the most important people in my life.  My Auntie Sweetie.  Auntie Sweetie is 94 years young, the best aunt anyone could ever have and my only aunt.  I know my love of baking comes from her.  She recently moved and I was given all her baking items.  Cookie cutters, wooden rolling pins, cookbooks, pans and a cookie gun.  Let's start with an easy recipe. D

 I've also added some cute gift tags for your homemade cookies, cakes and handmade crafts.  These can be customized!  Please visit my Etsy Shop @ WellDressedCupcakes and take a peek.  Mention this blog and I'll refund 10% of your order.  Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas!

Cookie Press Recipe

• 1.  Beat 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter & 1 cup sugar till well blended
• 2.  Add 2 large egg yolks
• 3. In a separate bowl, Combine 3 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour,1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon of  Vanilla Extract.  Be particular about your vanilla - There is a difference in flavor! 
•        4.  Add the dry mixture to your butter, sugar and eggs and blend well.
•         5.  Fill the cookie press with the dough, and turn out cookies 1 to 2 inches apart onto an unbuttered baking sheet. Sprinkle cookies with colored sanding sugars or you can make a glaze to decorate after the cookies have cooled
• Bake until the cookies are lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
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