Fante's Nana Anna's Cookie Press extrudes firm dough into many creative shapes for authentic Italian cookies, cheese straws and more;5 traditional shapes slide into place for easy cookies and other treats; easier than using cookie cutters; no more rolling dough or sticky mess;Easy to load and use; simply unscrew top cover to open and fill with dough, slide plate to the desired shape and turn handle;Each turn of the handle advances the dough effortlessly with a firm, gentle pressure for consistent cookie results, every time;Disassembles for easy cleaning; hand wash in warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly; includes complete instructions and Fante's family recipe