Quick Mix Spritz Recipe
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Quick Mix Spritz

By: Sherri 
"These cookies are mixed differently from other cookies (like pie crust) but they are the best. These are the ones I grew up on. At Christmas my mom would add almond extract and green food color then make tree pattern."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Tea
 

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening in until it resembles course crumbs.
  3. Measure the egg and add enough water to make 1/4 cup, beat together. Add egg and vanilla to crumb mixture; mix well.
  4. Put through the cookie press onto cookie sheets. Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if desired. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 -12 minutes or until very light brown and set.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 117 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2004 by NADINO   view full review
This came together so easily with the help of my food processor. (Pulse to cut in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by USAFWIFE   view full review
Definately easy to mix up. As for taste - it was o.k., but we'd rather stick with butter over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2005 by CHRISTY   view full review
the cookies taste like shortning
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by jennybecker   view full review
Yum yum yum! I finally found the perfect Spritz recipe! Simple..and delicious! Only change...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by tna7477   view full review
very easy THANK YOU!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by VRSHERREN   view full review
I make these every Christmas. They can be changed by just changing the extract flavor!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by Nicole   view full review
I followed the recipe, but added peppermint extract and they were wonderful and very easy. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2004 by SILVERPHOENIX   view full review
this is by far and away the best spritz recipe i have found. easy to make and cookies turn out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by inounvme   view full review
Use butter not shortening! Butter makes all of the difference, the cookie will have a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by Cupcake   view full review
Superb! I used butter flavored shortening and everything else the same. They are delicious...

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