Super Spritz Cookies

I got this recipe from the Super Shooter Idea Book. After trying different recipes, this one's my favorite. I think the rich flavor comes from the three egg yolks. I recommend using butter rather than margerine. It really gives the cookies that special flavor.

• Ready In: 39 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 75 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3  large  egg yolks
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1⁄4 cups  sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

1. 1. With an electric mixer at high speed cream butter until soft.
2. 2. Add sugar gradually, continuing to cream about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
3. 3. Add egg yolks one at a time. Add vanilla. Beat well.
4. 4. Add flour in three additions. Mix well after each addition. Dough will be stiff.
5. 5. Shape dough into 2 rolls. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour.
6. 6. Assemble gun. Fill with cookie dough.
7. 7. Bake 7-10 minutes (I bake for 9 minutes) until just starting to turn light brown around the edges, being careful not to overbake.