Basic Spritz Cookies

Name: Basic Spritz Cookies
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 c. unsalted butter; c. granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 large egg; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. almond extract; 2 c. all-purpose flour

By Frank P. MelodiaPublished: Oct 26, 2012

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This butter cookie variation can brighten any holiday tray.

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Directions

1. Step 1Make dough: Beat butter, sugar, and salt with a mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. On low speed, gradually beat in flour until a soft dough forms.
2. Step 2Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Have ungreased baking sheets ready.
3. Step 3Bake dough for cookies shaped with a press by filling press with dough according to manufacturer's instructions and place cookie-forming plate on end of press. Press cookies directly onto baking sheets, spaced 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.