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Quick Mix Spritz

SUBMITTED BY: Sherri PHOTO BY: tna7477

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
Read Reviews (10)
Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2004 by NADINO
This came together so easily with the help of my food processor. (Pulse to cut in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by tna7477
very easy THANK YOU!!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2004 by SILVERPHOENIX
this is by far and away the best spritz recipe i have found. easy to make and cookies turn out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by USAFWIFE
Definately easy to mix up. As for taste - it was o.k., but we'd rather stick with butter over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Stacie
It turned out too dry to use in the cookie press. After I added 1/4 cup water, it worked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by Cupcake
Superb! I used butter flavored shortening and everything else the same. They are delicious... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by AA Boy
Very good. I made these for a holiday gathering, and they are great! I substituted Maple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2005 by CHRISTY
the cookies taste like shortning MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by Nicole
I followed the recipe, but added peppermint extract and they were wonderful and very easy. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by VRSHERREN
I make these every Christmas. They can be changed by just changing the extract flavor! MORE


 
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