Cookie dough for cookie press

Posted: Fri, Feb 18 2011, 12:06 pm Post subject: cookie dough for cookie press

I just got a cookie press. I've never had one before. I need a good recipe that will work in it, I'm not even sure the consistency it should need. I'd really really really prefer something that uses oil instead of margarine, trans fats and all.

Thanks
_________________
Life may not be a picnic, but a picnic is no life.

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48152

it might not work. presses and shooters are notoriously fickle.

Silver Member Joined: Jan 05 2010 Posts: 526

I used one from martha stewart (just do a search online). If you don't find it, I'll post the recipe when I get a chance.

Silver Member Joined: Oct 09 2010 Posts: 697

I have a great one but it uses margarine. I use the transfat free from J&J
it's easy and doesn't make a mess, I do it every friday before challes.
Here it is:
1 lb margarine, melted for 2 minutes in microwave
2 lbs flour
1 lb sugar
a bit vanille extract
pinch of salt
3 egg yolks
sometimes I grate the rind of a lemon
knead with hand, press and voila
bake on 350 for 20-to 25 min

Active Poster Joined: Oct 27 2010 Posts: 78

two things,
1. does margerine dakva have to be melted?
2. r u sure its 2 lbs flour and 2 lbs sugar ? something doesnt make sense

Silver Member Joined: Oct 09 2010 Posts: 697

it's 2 lbs flour and 1 lb sugar - I wrote like it.

I melt to make it easier to make by hand