Every year right before the Holidays my grandchildren and I make cookies. The favorites like Sugar, Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal and Peanut Butter are a given but Spritz cookies made with a cookie press are fast, easy and decorate with just about anything with a little imagination. We use cookie icing, sprinkles, chocolate, nuts, dry fruits, and just about anything that sticks to it. We also flavor the dough with vanilla, almond, butterscotch, chocolate and even maple flavorings. Here is the standard recipe we use with our Wilton cookie press.
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (soften)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees
In a medium bowl add the flour and baking powder and mix well, set aside. In a stand mixer add the butter and sugar mix until its light and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla at medium speed until incorporated. Slowly add the flour mixture forming a smooth dough. Fill the cookie press and apply directly to an ungreased cookie sheet 1/2″ apart. Make sure you press firmly to the sheet pan with the cookie press so that the dough sticks to the surface. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes on the center rack, the edges should be slightly tan in color when done.
Enjoy
Chef Brian Klauss
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