BUTTERY YEAST SPRITZ

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Yeast may be an unusual ingredient for cookies, but the buttery flavor is fabulous. These were my mother's favorite cookies...now I make them for my children and grandchildren.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 13 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and yeast mixture. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with disk of your choice, press dough into desired shapes 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.