Here are two recipes that sound good. I got them out of: Have A Gourmet Christmas by, Naomi Arbit And June Turner an Ideals Publication put out in 1978
Cream butter; gradually add sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift together dry ingredients and blend in. Add flavorings and chill overnight. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough on lightly floured board with palm of hand to the size of a 4 1/2-inch pencil; tie loosely into a knot. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool and dip in glaze. Makes 8 dozen cookies