SPICE SPRITZ COOKIES

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These are wonderful holiday cookies that aren't too sweet and are still delicious. I use this dough in my cookie press and it works beautifully but it would also work with cookie cutters.

Provided by Amanda Jean

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon clove
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg, salt, spices and vanilla.
  • Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, if necessary, until mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add flour, beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well-mixed.
  • If dough is too soft, cover and refrigerate until firm enough to form cookies, about 30-45 minutes.
  • Place dough in cookie press, form shapes about 1 inch apart on cookie sheets, these cookies do not spread.
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  • For Glaze, in a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle or pipe over warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 85.5, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 1.3

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