These classic holiday cookies made with a cookie press are everybody's favorite, both to decorate and to eat.
Provided by Crisco
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Crisco®
Time 1h30m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Stir flour, salt and baking powder in medium bowl until well blended. Beat shortening, butter and powdered sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, almond extract and food color. Beat in flour mixture gradually until blended.
- Fit cookie press with Christmas tree or wreath plate according to manufacturer's instructions. Fill cookie press according to instructions. Press dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until set, but not brown. Cool 1 minute on baking sheet. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
- Place frosting in large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH 20 to 30 seconds to soften. Knead. Cut very small bottom corner off bag. Drizzle over cookies in a decorative pattern. Place candy bits from frosting in medium bowl. Hold cookie over bowl and sprinkle with candy bits. Let stand 15 minutes or until frosting is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 49.1 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
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Henok Leul
henok-l5@gmail.comI've never made spritz cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I'll definitely be making them again.
Cafra Walker
cafra_w15@gmail.comThese cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays. I can't wait to make them again next year.
Michael Petties
m-p@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of spritz cookies, but these are actually really good. They're light and airy, and the frosting is perfect.
Sophia Schleich
sschleich@gmail.comThese cookies are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Sal Tartamella
t.s5@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the dough to come together. I ended up adding a little extra flour.
Shyam babu
s@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
BD AKARSH
bd-a@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Kelly Adewale
adewale.kelly87@hotmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Keke Ann
keke@gmail.comI've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so festive and delicious.
Bazamile Khambule
bazamile12@hotmail.comThese spritz cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that you can customize them with different colors and sprinkles.