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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Spritz cookies are a classic Christmas cookie. For truly authentic spritz cookies, be sure to invest in a cookie press to get that oh-so-perfect shape. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 large egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/8 teaspoon red or green food coloring gel |
chopped candied cherries (optional) |
Directions:
1. Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended.
2. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to shortening mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Cover and chill 10 minutes.
3. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and food coloring gel in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal; shake and squeeze bag to evenly distribute color. (Too much gel will make sugar wet.)
4. Press dough into desired shapes using a cookie press. Sprinkle cookies with colored sugar, or top with candied cherries, if desired. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
6. *Red or green decorator sugar crystals may be substituted for sugar and food coloring gel.
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