Richest spritz

78 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupConfectioners' sugar
1cupButter, softened
2Egg yolks OR
1Egg
1teaspoonVanilla extract
½teaspoonAlmond extract (opt)
cupAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
Food color (opt)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400'F. Cream confectioners' sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla and almond extracts. Combine flour and salt. Add to butter mixture; mix well. Tint dough with food color, if desired. Place dough in cookie press fitted with plate. Load press with dough. Press onto ungreased cookie sheets, about 2" apart. Decorate as desired. Bake 6-8 minutes or until very slightly browned around edges. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes about 6½ dozen cookies.