Source: The Cookie Jar
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extracts; beat until smooth. In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Cover dough and chill 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Flatten balls with a 2-inch-diameter cookie stamp (prepared according to manufacturer's directions). Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
For Christmas, we use stamps in the shapes of Santa's face, bells, and a Christmas tree. These cookies can also be decorated with colored sugars for a more festive effect. Cookie stamps are available in the cake decorating section of hobby stores.
last updated: March 11, 2002