Ingredients

• 3/4 cup margarine or butter
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, coconut flavoring or 2 drops oil of cinnamon (optional)
  

Instructions
In a large bowl beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or till softened. Add about half of the flour. Add sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and baking powder. If desired, add flavoring. Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour. Do not chill dough.

Pack dough into a cookie press. Force dough through press onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are firm but not browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool. Makes about 3 dozen.