Preheat oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and mix until emulsified.
Add in the almond meal and flour.
Incorporate the salt, rum and vanilla essence.
Style using a large star nozzle.
Bake for 10 minutes on a medium to high shelf until golden brown.
When cooled, dip in chocolate or any garnish as desired.