Not Just For Christmas Spritz Cookies

By Sharon Whitley
@aggiemom20002000

I have made this recipe for years. I have tried others, but like this one best. They are not too sweet, but great flavor. I make them for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and even made them for my daughters graduation party. They are a family hit every time. They disappear first of all the cookies. Do not overcook.

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Serves:

Makes about 60 cookies, depending on size of press selected

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

3 1/2 c: all-purpose flour
1 tsp: baking powder
1 1/2 c: butter or margarine
1 c: sugar
1: egg
1 tsp: vanilla
1/2 tsp: almond extract
: food coloring, optional
: colored sugars or decorative candies, optional

How to Make Not Just For Christmas Spritz Cookies

Step-by-Step

1Stir together flour and baking powder. In a large mixer bowl beat butter or margarine till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract and beat well. Gradually add flour mixture and beat till well mixed. To ensure easy passage through the cookie press, do not chill dough.
2If desired, tint dough with food coloring. Force dough through a cookie press onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with colored sugars or dandies, if desired. Bake in a 400F oven for 7-8 minutes, or till lightly browned. Remove and cool.

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