Spritz cookies

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupButter, (No Margarine)
cupConfectioners' Sugar
1largeEgg
1largeEgg Yolk
1teaspoonAlmond Or Lemon Extract
cupFlour, Unbleached, Unsifted
¼teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBaking Powder

Directions

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 ½ hour. Press ¼ of the dough into a cookie press. Keep remaining dough chilled. Shape cookies onto a greased baking sheet. Bake in 400øF oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until done. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins. Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies.