Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Spritz Cookies



Grace wanted to make a recipe this weekend from her American Girl magazine, and she chose a Spritz cookie.  She was excited to try out our cookie press.  I have probably not used this kitchen device for several years.  Usually I pull it out around Christmas to make some little holiday shaped cookies.

We had a great time baking the cookies.  I operated the cookie press, but she did everything else.  It was a fun afternoon, and the bite-sized cookies are perfect for a lunchbox or after-school snack.





Here's the recipe from American Girl:

2 sticks butter (200g), softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
3 egg yolks
1 t vanilla

Bake at 400F for 7-8 minutes

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In the past, I have used a recipe similar to this one from Martha Stewart.

3 cups flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 sticks butter
1/2 t salt
4 egg yolks
1 t vanilla

Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes.



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