GRANDMA'S SPRITZ

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This is my husband's grandmother's recipe. A very old recipe. Grandma always baked plenty of Spritz for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Grandma was born in the late 1800's in Sweden. She was a wonderful baker. This is a very stiff cookie dough. Also a very fragile cookie when baked. I always let them set a minute or two on the...

Provided by Debbie Sue

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 c sugar
2 c butter, softened
3 egg yolks
4 1/2 c sifted flour
2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
  • 2. Beat in the egg yolks and the almond extract.
  • 3. Gradually add the sifted flour.
  • 4. Place in a cookie press.
  • 5. Arrange similar size shapes on cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on your oven. (I have heavy cookie sheets, and in my oven, I bake for 12 minutes.)
  • 7. DO NOT OVER COOK. Bake until lightly golden on the edges.
  • 8. **** In Swedish tradition, form S's and O's with the star shape in your cookie press.

Fanta Boy
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These cookies are an abomination.


Kh Bcjdvj
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Simeon Mainge
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Worst cookies ever!


June Six
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These cookies are a waste of time and ingredients. They're not even worth eating.


Abubakr Elsayed
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out flat and dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Phindiswa Tafane
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These cookies are okay, but I've had better.


Tarek Habib
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I had a little trouble getting the dough to come together, but once I did, the cookies turned out great.


Ismail Hamdard
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Jiyaru Miah
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them!


Kausa Deejey
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These cookies are perfect for Christmas. They're festive and delicious.


Emad Unauthorized
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I'm not a big fan of spritz cookies, but these were actually really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice texture.


Suraj Parki
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These cookies are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


ying 2
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I love the flavor of these cookies. The lemon zest gives them a nice citrusy flavor that's not too overpowering.


Shukla Moulik
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These cookies are amazing! I made them for a party last weekend and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


ed Yaro
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


AY AAN
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These spritz cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're soft and chewy, with a hint of lemon flavor. I love that they can be made ahead of time and frozen, so I always have some on hand when I need a qui