GRANDMA WENDT'S ALMOND SPRITZ COOKIE RECIPE
This is a 3rd generation holiday cookie; my kids insist that it be made every year, as did I. I even searched e-bay for the old metal cookie press like my Mom used. I know there are more "modern" presses, but it would not be as traditional for me as twisting the handle on the old silver press. *Use all purpose, not self rising flour for this recipe. If the dough is resistant to being pressed try these tricks: Very lightly spray the exit point of the press and disk with cooking spray. This step should be repeated each time the press is emptied and needs to be refilled. Wash and dry press after each time it empties; with the final rinse being cold.
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 5 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- The directions for this recipe are for using the poinsettia shape disk.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix butter and sugar.
- Mix in remaining ingredients. This is the critical moment for this cookie; if it feels too tacky add 1/8-1/4 cup of additional flour.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes or so (I usually make a double batch, and refrigerate the first batch while I am mixing the second batch.).
- Fill the press with dough and press onto ungreased cookie sheet. (I can usually put 24 on a large sheet; they don't spread much).
- Sprinkle each cookie with colored sugar. (My Mom used to place a cinnamon dot into the center of each cookie, but I skip that).
- Bake for 7 minutes; remove from pan to cool. (You may need to adjust this depending on your oven).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.5, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 139.9, Sodium 509.2, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 30.3, Protein 7.5
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[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds. Do you think I could substitute another nut, like walnuts or pecans?
Nargiza Mamadalieva
[email protected]These cookies look so cute and festive! I can't wait to try them.
Arshad Hussain
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the dough to come together. It was too dry.
Hunter James
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Hanah Stella
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive. I love the almond flavor and the red and green sprinkles. They're perfect for Christmas!
Adeola Akinbayode
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and always turn out perfect.
Rana akeel
[email protected]These almond spritz cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the delicate almond flavor and the hint of lemon. They were a big hit with my guests, and I'll definitely be making them again.