Spritzgeback (spritz Cookies)

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 c Butter; (No Margarine)
3/4 c Confectioners' Sugar
1 Egg; Large
1 Egg Yolk; Large
1 ts Almond Or Lemon Extract
2 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking Powder

Method:

Beat butter and sugar until light.
Beat in egg, egg yolk and extract.
Sift flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add flour mixture to eggs.
Chill dough 1/2 hour.
Press 1/4 of the dough into a cookie press.
Keep remaining dough chilled.
Shape cookies onto a greased baking sheet.
Bake in 400 degrees F.
oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until done.
Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins.
Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies.