QUICK MIX SPRITZ

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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.

Provided by Sherri

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Spritz Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening in until it resembles course crumbs.
  • Measure the egg and add enough water to make 1/4 cup, beat together. Add egg and vanilla to crumb mixture; mix well.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 45.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Asif AIL N D
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Curtis Holley
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These cookies are so pretty! They're perfect for a party or a gift.


Dipesh
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Ahinsa Nethmini
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Neo Malik
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Nouman Ejaz
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the hint of almond flavor.


Saif Vai
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


trent mcCampbell
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, Easter, and even just because.


Dreyfuss Lennard
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I had a lot of fun making these cookies with my kids. They loved helping me shape the dough and decorate the cookies.


Ahade Group Official
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they look so impressive.


MD suhan ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of spritz cookies, but these were actually really good! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies held their shape well.


Bikram Karki
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I love the different shapes and colors.


Muhammad Aqib
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I've been making these spritz cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect Christmas cookie!


Jose Cardoza
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These spritz cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious! My kids loved them.