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Christmas Spritz Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla
green food coloring (optional)
red glazed cherries (optional)
green glazed cherries (optional)
decorative candies (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk (plus additional , if needed)
1/8 tsp almond extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place flour and salt in medium bowl; stir to combine.
Beat powdered sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg, almond extract and vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture-mix until well blended.
Divide dough in half.
If desired, tint half of dough with green food coloring.
Fit cookie press with desired plate (or change plates for different shapes after first batch).
Fill press with dough; press dough 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Decorate cookies with cherries and assorted candies, if desired.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until just set.
Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
Prepare Icing, if desired.
Pipe or drizzle on cooled cookies.
Decorate with cherries and assorted candies, if desired.
Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.
-Icing-.
Place all ingredients in medium bowl; stir until thick, but spreadable. (If icing is too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon additional milk).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	184.53 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.77g	15%
Cholesterol	11.24mg	4%
Sodium	170.88mg	7%
Potassium	346.54mg	7%
Total Carbs	22.48g	7%
Sugars	12.04g	48%
Dietary Fiber	0.14g	1%
Protein	2.06g	4%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	13mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	476.45 Kcal (1995 kJ)
Calories from fat	227.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.23g	15%
Cholesterol	29.03mg	4%
Sodium	441.19mg	7%
Potassium	894.74mg	7%
Total Carbs	58.04g	7%
Sugars	31.1g	48%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	1%
Protein	5.32g	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	33.6mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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