Great-Grandmas Swedish Spritz

Method4 steps · about 50 min

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   Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

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   Step 2: Beat butter (2 cups) with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Slowly add sugar (1 cup) while beating until the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the egg yolks (2) one at a time, allowing the first to blend into the butter mixture before adding the other. Beat egg white (1) and almond extract (2 tablespoons) into the mixture. Pour the flour (4 ½ cups) in small amounts into the mixture while beating; continue beating until fully incorporated.

   Uses 2 cups butter · 1 cup white sugar · 2 egg yolks · 1 egg white · 2 tablespoons almond extract · 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

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   Step 3: Using a cookie press, press dough onto prepared baking sheet.

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   Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Bake cookies · 10 min