Spritz Cookies
These are also known as butter cookies. You can make these in a variety of shapes or designs, depending on the disks that came with your cookie press or gun.
Yield: 60 cookies.
You will need a cookie press or gun.
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Beat thoroughly:
- Add gradually, continuing to beat for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy:
3 |
|
large egg yolks |
1 |
t |
vanilla |
1/8 |
t |
salt |
2-1/4 |
c |
all-purpose flour |
- If desired, add food coloring now.
- Mix well. Dough will be stiff.
- Assemble cookie gun and fill. Use high speed if it's electric and firm and steady pressure if it's not.
- Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are light golden (or 380° for 6-7 minutes in an electric oven).
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