Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flourOPTIONAL DECORATIONS:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons waterColored sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, confectioners’ sugar and salt until light and fluffy; beat in egg and extract. Gradually beat in flour.
Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake until bottoms are light brown, 6-9 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For optional decorations: Place confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl; stir in enough water to reach desired consistency. Dip tops of cookies in glaze; sprinkle with sugar. Let stand until set.
