Spritzgeback (Spritz Cookies)

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Title: Spritzgeback (Spritz Cookies)
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 10 servings

1 c Butter/no margarine
2/3 c Confectioners' sugar
1 Egg; large
1 Egg yolk; large
1 ts Almond or lemon extract
2 1/4 c Flour; unbleached, unfitted
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts 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.

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