VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Spritzgeback (Spritz Cookies)
10 Servings
1 c butter,(no margarine)
2/3 c confectioners' sugar
1 egg,large
1 egg yolk,large
1 t almond (or lemon extract)
2 1/4 c flour,unbleached, unsifted
1/4 t salt
1/2 t baking powder
Beat butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, egg yolk and
extract. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add flour
mixture to eggs. Chill dough 1/2 hour. Press 1/4 of the dough into a
cookie press. Keep remaining dough chilled. Shape cookies onto a
greased baking sheet. Bake in 400 degrees F. oven for 7 to 10 minutes
or until done. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins. Makes 4
to 6 dozen cookies.