BASIC SPRITZ COOKIE DOUGH FOR PRESSED COOKIES

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I make these cookies every Christmas, Usually in the shape of a tree. They are one of my favorites. I sprinkle with colored sanding sugar or decorate with silver dragees. I think the silver dragees make them look elegant. This recipe was included in the directions with my Mirro Cookie/Pastry Press. P.S. I like these better than...

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c shortening, any solid shortening may be used. for flavor, use at least half butter or margarine.
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Cream shortening, butter and sugar well. Beat in egg and vanilla Sift together dry ingredients. Gradually blend dry ingredients with butter mixture. Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets. (I line my cookie sheets with parchment paper.) Bake at 375 degree F. 10-12 minutes. Yield 60-70 cookies.

Hafez Tayub Ali Abu hafsa
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These spritz cookies are delicious! They have a nice, buttery flavor and a perfect texture. I love the delicate design that the cookie press creates. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.


M Hamad
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I've been making spritz cookies for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The dough is so smooth and easy to work with, and the cookies come out perfectly every time. I love that I can use different cookie presses to create different


Bryton Gift
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These spritz cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make, delicious, and festive. I love the variety of shapes that you can create with the cookie press. I always get compliments on these cookies when I bring them to parties.


Smarika Adhikari
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I'm not a big baker, but I love spritz cookies. I decided to try this recipe because it looked easy, and I'm so glad I did! The cookies were incredibly easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. They're delicious and festive, and I'm sure I'll be m


Shaki wa Cedra
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These spritz cookies are a staple in my holiday baking repertoire. They're always a hit with my family and friends. The dough is so easy to work with, and the cookies come out perfectly every time. I love the delicate flavor and the variety of shapes


Waqas Kaif
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I've never been a big fan of spritz cookies, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so easy. I'm so glad I did! These cookies are amazing! They're light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness. I will definitely be making these ag


Mbalenhle Thandeka
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These spritz cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the variety of shapes that you can create with the cookie press. I always get compliments on these cookies when I bring them to parties.


Miss Teal
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I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give this spritz cookie recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cookies were incredibly easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. My kids loved them, and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.


Levino Rich
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These spritz cookies are delicious! They have a nice, buttery flavor and a perfect texture. I love the delicate design that the cookie press creates. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.


Nabilla Ousmna
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I've been making spritz cookies for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The dough is so smooth and easy to work with, and the cookies come out perfectly every time. I love that I can use different cookie presses to create different


Md jhorul Islam ziahad Shordar
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These spritz cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make, delicious, and festive. I love the variety of shapes that you can create with the cookie press. I always get compliments on these cookies when I bring them to parties.


Ujala U
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I'm not a big baker, but I love spritz cookies. I decided to try this recipe because it looked easy, and I'm so glad I did! The cookies were incredibly easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. They're delicious and festive, and I'm sure I'll be m


Peoples KJ
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These spritz cookies are a staple in my holiday baking repertoire. They're always a hit with my family and friends. The dough is so easy to work with, and the cookies come out perfectly every time. I love the delicate flavor and the variety of shapes


Usman Sheikh 95
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I've never been a big fan of spritz cookies, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so easy. I'm so glad I did! These cookies are amazing! They're light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness. I will definitely be making these ag


Prisaca Petru Sorin Sorin
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These spritz cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the variety of shapes that you can create with the cookie press. I always get compliments on these cookies when I bring them to parties.


Aly Bell
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I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give this spritz cookie recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cookies were incredibly easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. My kids loved them, and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.


Rita Zamudio
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These spritz cookies are delicious! They have a nice, buttery flavor and a perfect texture. I love the delicate design that the cookie press creates. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.


Ali Asaf
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I've been making spritz cookies for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The dough is so smooth and easy to work with, and the cookies come out perfectly every time. I love that I can use different cookie presses to create different


Zulqanain Baloch
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These spritz cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a variety of cookie presses to create different shapes, and they all came out beautifully. The dough was just the right consistency, and t