How to Make Spritz Cookies IV - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spritz cookies are a classic holiday treat that have been enjoyed for generations. These delicate, buttery cookies are made using a cookie press, which gives them their signature shape and texture. They are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or just for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.

This particular recipe for Spritz Cookies IV is a tried and true favorite. It produces cookies that are crisp, yet tender, and bursting with rich buttery flavor. The dough comes toge...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 4 to 5 - dozen

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the 3 beaten egg yolks and one teaspoon of almond extract. Mix until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually sift into the butter mixture and stir well.
  • Chill until firm (2 - 3 hours).
  • Using a cookie press, press out cookies onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    66 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 36mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 9mg