2 c  Softened unsalted butter
2 c  Sugar
2    Eggs
1 tb Vanilla
1/2 ts Salt
5 c  Sifted all purpose flour

(Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.)

Preheat oven to 375 deg. Using electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until
light. Mix in eggs, vanilla and salt. Using spoon, stir in flour. Transfer
dough to cookie press fitted with ribbon attachment. Press dough onto
ungreased baking sheets in 10-inch-long strips. Bake until golden brown, 8
to 10 minutes. Transfer to racks and cool. Store in airtight container.