Recipe Name Spritz cookies Submitted by D Michael Recipe Description Any Christmas holiday in my house (growing up) was NEVER without these pressed shortbread-like cookies. Made in various shapes and different garnish toppings, they evoke 'Christmas' for me. Quantity 72 Quantity Unit cookies Prep Time (minutes) 35 Cook Time (minutes) 13 Ready In (minutes) 48

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup butter 1 large eggs 2 1/2 cups unsifted, dipped pastry flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon almond extract 2/3 cup sugar Steps Sequence Step 1 Work butter until soft and cream with sugar until light. Add beaten egg and almond flavoring and beat smooth. 2 Add the flour mixed with the salt and baking powder. The dough may be rolled and cut with fancy cutters or molded in a cookie press. 3 Fill the cookie press and force onto ungreased, cold cookie sheet. 4 Bake in a hot oven 400 deg. F, until delicately browned.