SPRITZ COOKIES

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It was a tradition to make these cookies with my grandmother every Christmas. Now our two daughters help me make them for the holidays. -Sharon Claussen, Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 11 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons water
Colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until set, 11-12 minutes (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool., Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl; stir in enough water to reach desired consistency. Working with 1 cookie at a time, brush glaze on the surface and sprinkle with sugar. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RICKER rock
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These cookies sound delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Mike Lariva
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm wondering if I could substitute another ingredient for the pecans.


Mani Butt
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies look easy enough for even me to make.


Khan ubaidullah
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These cookies look delicious! I'm going to have to try making them this weekend.


Judy Price
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I'm going to try making these cookies again soon. I think I'll try using a different recipe.


Abioye Oluwatimileyin
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and crumbly.


Jamari Cherry
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Sahadev Das
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different flavors of extract, sprinkles, and sugars to create different variations.


Akkse Akide
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These cookies were so easy to make and turned out so cute! I used a star-shaped cookie press, and they were perfect for Christmas.


Sanskriti Shankhar
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I've been making these spritz cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so delicious and festive.


abby Palafox
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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 sprinkles and sugars to decorate them, and they were all beautiful.


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