PEPPERMINT SPRITZ CHRISTMAS COOKIE

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A coworker of mine made these long ago as part of a cookie swap and we've enjoyed them ever since.These are the perfect variation to the original "Spritz" cookie press cookie,but with a hint of peppermint flavor! They're a nice and pretty addition to any cookie tray!!We often bake other cookies while this dough is chilling,so...

Provided by barbara hale

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c (2 sticks) butter,room temp.
1/2 c white sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2 1/4 c flour.can add 1 xtra tb,no more, to help make it easier to handle later
**if desired,green and red food coloring/sprinkles to decorate

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter,gradually add in sugar and continue beating until blended.Beat in the egg and the extract.Mix all together.
  • 2. Gradually add flour to the creamed mixture.Add food coloring if you wish(sometimes I separate dough into halves and make half one color and one half another)or can leave as is and just sprinkle w colored sugar.
  • 3. Chill in frig at least 1 hour. Oven to 350 degrees when you are ready to bake them.
  • 4. Remove from frig. Using a cookie press,place the cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate as desired. Bake for 8-10 min's **watching after 8 min** as they brown quickly.

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