Spritz
Submitted by ncgnet on December 20, 2002 at 12:21 pm

DESCRIPTION
Spritz

SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under Cookies Brownies Bars

INSTRUCTIONS
Spritz Cookies

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg or 3 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour [use 2 1/2 cups if using all butter]
dash salt
1 teaspoon almond extract

1. Cream shortening, adding sugar gradually

2. Add unbeated egg, sifted dry ingredients, and extract.

3. Fill cookie press. Form cookies on an ungreased cooky sheet.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Yield: about 5 dozen cookies.

Note: I usually chill the dough for half an hour or so before putting through the press.