Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Spritz Cookie Recipes Cookie Press Butter Cookies 3.8 (78) 71 Reviews 7 Photos This is an old family recipe that makes a very delicious cookie. Submitted by Laura Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 7 7 7 7 Servings: 48 Yield: 8 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons water 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons water Directions 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. I Made It Print 135 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 106 Calories 6g Fat 12g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 48 Calories 106 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 24mg 8% Sodium 4mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 4g Protein 1g 3% Calcium 4mg 0% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 16mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.