Spritzgeback (spritz cookies)

 
                       SPRITZGEBACK (SPRITZ COOKIES)
 
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 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cookies                          Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       c            Butter -- (No Margarine)
      2/3   c            Confectioners' Sugar
    1       ea           Egg -- Large
    1       ea           Egg Yolk -- Large
    1       t            Almond Or Lemon Extract
    2 1/4   c            Flour -- Unbleached, Unsifted
      1/4   ts           Salt
      1/2   ts           Baking Powder
 
   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.
  
 
 
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