basic spritz cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Okemah Barton
FARMINGTON, AR

we love this recipe, but we make a change from this original one: we use either lemon or peppermint for the flavor instead of almond. it makes it a cleaner and lighter flavor. almond is great with coffee, but little ones tend to like the fruity and spicy tastes in my experience!

(1 rating)
yield 7 -8 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For basic spritz cookies

  • 1 1/2 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 3 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder

How To Make basic spritz cookies

  • 1
    preheat oven to 350-375 (depending on how hot it runs)
  • 2
    cream butter and sugar. add in egg, milk, vanilla and almond and beat well
  • 3
    in separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. stir well... then add in increments to the butter/sugar mixture.
  • 4
    place dough in cookie press,, and press cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet. top with colored sugar and sprinkles as desired.... it makes them pretty!
  • 5
    cook for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. remove from sheet and cool on rack.

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