SPRITSAR

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There are many variations of the Swedish Spritz cookie, usually made into the shape of a star design or S. If you don't have almond extract, simply substitute vanilla.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla. Mix in flour just until incorporated. Knead dough lightly on a board. Place in a pastry bag using the star design. Cut off desired lengths and shape into rings or S's.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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