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Cookie stamps are circular, hand-crafted in clay glazed terracotta, originated the Scandinavian and Pennsylvania Dutch tradition of decorating cookies and cakes by having the base of the stamp pressed into the cookie dough for an intricately sculpted pattern. Cookie stamps are not just for decorating beautiful cookies. They can also be used for making delightful crafts out of clay and paper.
Instructions:
Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and extracts; beat until smooth.
In 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 degrees. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
Flatten balls with a 2 inches diameter cookie stamp.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool and store in an airtight container.