Step 1

Cream butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add confectioners' sugar; beat well. Beat in the egg and extracts. Blend in the flour and salt. Form the dough into two disks and wrap them in plastic. Chill the dough well.

Step 2

Remove one disk from the refrigerator. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares, then cut from each corner of the square almost to the center. Turn over every other cut point to the center and press gently, forming a pinwheel (or poinsettia). Sprinkle the center of each with red sugar. Repeat with the second disk of dough.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the cookies on greased baking sheets and bake until very lightly golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

This recipe yields about 5 dozen cookies.

Step 5

Comments: I always include these in 'cookie boxes' I make for relatives who can't bake anymore.

Step 6

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Step 7

Yield: 60 cookies