Melt in Your Mouth Spritz

Spritz are a Christmas staple in my family. We have tried lots of different recipes and this is a modified recipe from our top 3 favorites.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 48-72
• Yields: 4-6 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup unsalted butter (no substitutes!)
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar
• 3  egg yolks
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Mix dry ingredients and set aside.
3. Cream butter, mix in powdered sugar.
4. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and almond extract.
5. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie press and decorate with colored sugar. Bake for 5 minutes and allow to cool for 2-3 on the sheet before transferring to wax paper or wire rack. I usually use two baking sheets so the one I am using isn't too warm or it will start to melt the dough and you'll have trouble with the press.