This recipe is for a type of cookie that is often referred to as a "fantasy spritz." It is a light and airy cookie that is made by pressing dough through a cookie press. The dough is often flavored with almond or vanilla extract. The cookies are typically decorated with sprinkles, and they are perfect for holiday cookie platters.
Preheat oven to 400 deg f.
In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar.
Beatuntil light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
With wooden spoon, mix inflour until blended.
Divide dough into 3 parts.
Place one part in a bowlwith red coloring.
Repeat with another third.
Keep one third uncolored.
Ona floured surface roll each piece of dough into a rope.
Place rope into acookie press with your favorite disk.
Press cookies onto an ungreasedcookie sheet.
Bake at 400 deg f for about 7 minutes or until set.
Cool onracks.
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 deg f.
In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar.
Beatuntil light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
With wooden spoon, mix inflour until blended.
Divide dough into 3 parts.
Place one part in a bowlwith red coloring.
Repeat with another third.
Keep one third uncolored.
Ona floured surface roll each piece of dough into a rope.
Place rope into acookie press with your favorite disk.
Press cookies onto an ungreasedcookie sheet.
Bake at 400 deg f for about 7 minutes or until set.
Cool onracks.
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.
