not just for christmas spritz cookies

Name: Not Just For Christmas Spritz Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 1/2 cup(s) butter or margarine; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 - egg; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract; - food coloring, optional; - colored sugars or decorative candies, optional

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Sharon Whitley

Houston, TX

Updated on Jan 18, 2016

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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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield Makes about 60 cookies, depending on size of press selected

Ingredients

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

How To Make not just for christmas spritz cookies

Step 1

Stir 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.

Step 2

If 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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