SPRITSKRANSAR (SPRITZ RINGS, SWEDISH)

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Swedish Sprtiz cookies, served at christmas time. This recipe has been handed down through my family and is made every Christmas. I can remember my Grandmother making these when I was a boy, as I waited for the beaters.

Provided by Dave Nelson

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 36 depending on the size you make them

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 -2 teaspoon almond extract (depending on your taste)
2 1/2 cups flour (sifted twice)

Steps:

  • Place butter and sugar in a bowl and after butter has softened mix in egg yolk.
  • Add almond extract and beat until creamy.
  • Add flour and mix well.
  • Place dough into cookie press and use the small star shaped cutout.
  • Press dough and form into rings, aprox. the size or a quarter.
  • Bake in a hot oven (400) 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
  • Cool before putting away.

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