Homemade Spritz Cookies Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Powdered sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Almond extract1/2 Teaspoon
 Egg yolk1 , beaten
 Cake flour1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Egg white1
 Colored coarse sugar crystals

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 °F.
Cream butter.
Add powdered sugar; beat well, until soft and creamy.
Add almond extract and egg yolk.
Gradually stir in sifted flour and salt.
Put into cookie press.
Using various forms of nozzles, as available, press out shapes onto un greased baking sheet.
Brush with egg white beaten until frothy with few drops water.
Sprinkle with colored crystals or with chopped nuts or decoret-tes.
Bake about 8 minutes or until very lightly browned.
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