Butter Spritz Cookies

Butter Spritz Cookies

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Prep Time:  15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Serves: approximately 2 to 4 dozen, depending on cookie press used

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 sticks unsalted butter

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups sifted flour

Optional:       Sprinkles or colored sugar for garnish

                       food coloring

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, add the sugar and the butter. Mix until light and fluffy. 

3. Add the egg, vanilla and almond extracts and mix to incorporate. 
4. Sift together the baking powder and the flour. Add the flour mixture. Mix until combined. 

5. Optional:  Add food coloring.

6. Using a cookie press, press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets. 

7. Optional:  Top with the sprinkles of your choice. 



Decorating ideas. 
Photo credit: http://www.southernplate.com/2012/12/spritz-cookies.html



8. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until firm, but not yet browning.
9. Remove from baking sheet, and allow to cool completely

Spritz cookie, dipped in chocolate ganache and crushed pistachios.