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Spritz Cookies II

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"This is the recipe we have always used at Christmas." — Lesley Lombardo

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Original recipe makes 4 dozen Change Servings

1 cup butter, softened
3 egg yolks
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Mix the butter or margarine, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla. Add the flour and mix by hand.
Spoon into cookie press and press onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
Bake in preheated 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 7-10 minutes.

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This was a great recipe! I love to bake, but had never used a cookie press before. I had absolutely none of the problems some of the users mentioned. Real butter is a key, though! I found no need to mix the flour in by hand. I used my KitchenAid mixer and it came together just fine. My five-year old was amazed by the "magic" of the cookie press, and loved the taste. She said, "These are so good. I think we could SELL them!" The recipe came together fast, and the baking time is so short. We were able to make mountains of cookies in no time. One note: If you are sprinkling sugar or other decorations on the cookies, do that BEFORE you bake. Otherwise, the sugar will not stick in my experience.

—csummers

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Dec 13, 2008

Well...I followed the recipe to the T, and ended up with a dough way to soft...I ended up having to roll them in balls, and while they were edible, nothing special and I kind of feel like I wasted 2 sticks of butter. I chilled it for 15 minutes, and it was still to sticky for my electric cookie press...I really hate to write a less than glowing review, but I'd hate for anyone to be disappointed as I was. I'm off to try another recipe!

—Mare

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Jan 03, 2007

Very good. Only comment, I made the dough the day before and refrigerated it. After bringing to room temp on the counter for the dough was not as easy to work though the spritzer machine as the first batch I made that I used immediately. I would use immediately next time.

—VICKY464

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Dec 19, 2005

I made these last night. This recipe tastes and works better than the one that came with my cookie press! I got 6 dozen cookies from the recipe. It also works well for stamped cookies, as they keep their crisp patterns. Remember that these cookies rely on real butter for much of their flavor. Substitutions will not only not taste nearly as good, but may affect the consistency of the dough. You CAN substitute different flavorings for the vanilla. Try almond, peppermint (perhaps with crushed candy on top and/or coloring the dough pink), rum, orange or lemon. The dryness of flours may vary, but this should be a stiff but kneadable dough that can be packed into the cookie press. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks!

—NGSL

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Dec 17, 2003

This cookie was wonderful. Light and flakey and melted in your mouth. This was the first time ever using a cookie press. The dough did good the first time filling the press but by the second time I needed to refrigerate the dough. Thanks for the recipe!

—CVRILEY235

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Dec 16, 2003

First time using a cookie press, and this recipe is great. The dough was easy to work with. Will make it again.

—STAFA

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Dec 21, 2003

Very buttery, very tastey!

—DMAJEWSKI

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Jan 08, 2004

These are the best spritz cookies I have ever had!!! They are quick and easy to make and they taste GREAT!

—BITTYWILLBOBB

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Nutrition

Calories
144 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
15.6 g
5%

Cholesterol
46 mg
15%

Fat
8.4 g
13%

Fiber
0.4 g
1%

Protein
1.8 g
4%

Sodium
56 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spritz Cookies II

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 144
Calories from Fat: 75

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g 13 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 25 %
Cholesterol 46mg 15 %
Sodium 56mg 2 %
Potassium 19mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.6g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1 %
Protein 1.8g 4 %
Sugars 5.6g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 7 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.