2 Beat the first 5 ingredients at medium speed using a mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined well. 3 Load the cookie press with the dough 2/3 full. Fit the cookie press with the star-shaped disc (#6). 4 On parchment-lined baking sheets make long ribbons the length of the cookie sheet with the dough. Cut the ribbons into 2-inch pieces. 5 Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. TIP To ensure easy passage through the cookie press, do not chill dough. Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 19 20 Cookie Press manualv4 1/9/09 12:49 PM Page 21 Deviled Eggs Makes 4 - 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 12 hard boiled eggs, peeled and halved 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 ounces cream cheese 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard METHOD 1 Remove the yolks from the eggs, and set whites aside. 2 Place the yolks with all of the other ingredients in food processor and puree until smooth. 3 Place the mixture in the cookie press, filling 3/4 full. Fit the cookie press with the star-shaped pastry tip (#6) and fill each of the egg halves with the filling. Garnish with caviar or olive slices if desired. Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Host Fat-Free Chocolate Chewies Makes 3 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup cocoa powder 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large egg whites METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2 In bowl of food processor, combine ingredients in order listed. Process until soft dough forms. 3 Fill cookie press to MAX line. Attach a disk which has a large opening (Try #5 or #6). 4 Press onto foil-lined cookie sheets. 5 Bake for 15-20 minutes or until surface of cookies is dry but soft in the center when pressed. 6 Please note, these cookies will spread and will not keep the exact shape of the disk. Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef 21 22 Cookie Press manualv4 1/9/09 12:49 PM Page 23 Savory Cheddar Cheese Straws Makes 4 dozen straws INGREDIENTS 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1 teaspoon onion powder, optional 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 teaspoon extra kosher salt, for sprinkling on tops METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2 In bowl of food processor combine all ingredients except for last measure of kosher salt in order listed. 3 Pulse until a dough ball forms. Then, process for 30 seconds until dough is uniformly smooth and no visible bits of cheese remain. 4 Fill cookie press to MAX line. Attach a disk which has a large opening (Try #5 or #6). 5 Press onto foil-lined cookie sheets and sprinkle tops of each straw with a bit of the reserved kosher salt. 6 Bake 15-20 minutes or until deep golden brown and crisp. Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef Lemon Butter Cookies Makes 6 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 4 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest, very finely grated using a microplane 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon pure lemon oil or extract METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2 Combine ingredients in food processor in order listed. Pulse until a smooth dough forms. 3 Fill cookie press to MAX line. Attach a disk which has a large opening (Try #5 or #6). 4 Press cookies onto foil-lined cookie sheets. 5 Bake 8-10 minutes. Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef 23 24 Cookie Press manualv4 1/9/09 12:49 PM Page 25 Coconut Tea Cookies Makes 6 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup solid white shortening 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons coconut extract 1 teaspoon butter vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes, for topping METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2 Combine ingredients in food processor in order listed except for the coconut flakes. Pulse until a smooth dough forms. 3 Fill cookie press to MAX line. Attach a disk which has a large opening (Try #5 or #6). 4 Press cookies onto foil-lined cookie sheets. 5 Sprinkle the coconut flakes evenly over cookies. 6 Bake for 10-15 minutes. Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef Holiday Butter Cookies Makes 6 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon butter vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Food coloring, sprinkles, ...