These were a hit so far this season - had to make two more batches. Used hand beaters for 7 minutes to beat the butter (unsalted - for a purer taste) - and I omitted about 3 tbsp of flour (used organic unbleached white). Found using a piping bag a quick and impressive way to shape these cookies (340 degrees and for 9 minutes) - sprinkled with icing sugar when cooled. They are delicate - immediately after coming out of the oven I slipped the parchment on which they were baked, to my counter and didn't touch them until cool. Great recipe.

Reviewed On: Dec. 12, 2006