Spritzgeback (spritz Cookies)

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Title: SPRITZGEBACK (SPRITZ COOKIES)
Categories: German, Cookies, Desserts
Yield: 10 servings

1 c Butter; (No Margarine)
2/3 c Confectioners' Sugar
1 ea Egg; Large
1 ea Egg Yolk; Large
1 ts Almond Or Lemon Extract
2 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
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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