Spritzgeback (Spritz Cookies)
Ingredients
Servings: 10
1 c Butter, (No Margarine)
2/3 c Confectioners' Sugar
1 Egg, Large
1 Egg Yolk, Large
1 t Almond Or Lemon Extract
2 1/4 c Flour, Unbleached, Unsifted
1/4 t Salt
1/2 t Baking Powder
Instructions
Beat butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, egg yolk and extract.
Sift flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add flour mixture to eggs.
Chill dough 1/2 hour. Press 1/4 of the dough into a cookie press. Keep
remaining dough chilled. Shape cookies onto a greased baking sheet. Bake
in 400 degrees F. oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until done. Cool on wire
racks and store in airtight tins.
Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies.
