Quick Mix Spritz

Name: Quick Mix Spritz
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup white sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract

Rating: 4.35 stars

40 Ratings
36 Reviews
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These cookies are mixed differently from other cookies (like pie crust) but they are the best. These are the ones I grew up on. At Christmas my mom would add almond extract and green food color then make tree pattern.

By Sherri

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

5 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 30 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Step 2
Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening in until it resembles course crumbs.
Step 3
Measure the egg and add enough water to make 1/4 cup, beat together. Add egg and vanilla to crumb mixture; mix well.
Step 4
Put through the cookie press onto cookie sheets. Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if desired. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 -12 minutes or until very light brown and set.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

117 calories; protein 1.2g; carbohydrates 12.2g; fat 7.1g; cholesterol 6.2mg; sodium 45.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (36)

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NADINO

12/19/2004

This came together so easily with the help of my food processor. (Pulse to cut in the shortening/butter add remaining ingredients and process until it comes together.) It was simple and good. Instead of all shortening I used 1/2 cup real butter and 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening. Also I didn't level off the baking powder so it was more of a heaping 1/4 tsp. Thanks for sharing this. I don't need to look any further for a great spritz recipe. Read More

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CHRISTY

12/09/2005

the cookies taste like shortning Read More

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(17)

40 Ratings

5 star values: 26
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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12/19/2004

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USAFWIFE

12/17/2003

Definately easy to mix up. As for taste - it was o.k. but we'd rather stick with butter over shortening. My husband thought it had a "shortening aftertaste" Read More

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CHRISTY

12/09/2005

the cookies taste like shortning Read More

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Jennifer Dye Becker

12/14/2009

Yum yum yum! I finally found the perfect Spritz recipe! Simple..and delicious! Only change I made was I used Butter flavored shortening. And added about 1/8 more flour because I live in Colorado and always make adjustments for the altitude. I colored half the batch with Forest Green gel food coloring..and they looked awesome! THX for a great recipe! Read More

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tna7477

11/28/2005

very easy THANK YOU!!!!! Read More

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inounvme

01/04/2010

Use butter not shortening! Butter makes all of the difference the cookie will have a nice texture and taste. Read More

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(10)

Vivian Herren

12/14/2004

I make these every Christmas. They can be changed by just changing the extract flavor! Read More

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Nicole Brinkley Mott

11/29/2005

I followed the recipe but added peppermint extract and they were wonderful and very easy. I loved them so much that I made up a couple of baggies filled with all dry ingredients so next time I just have to cut in the shortening and the other wet ingredients. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. Read More

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SILVERPHOENIX

12/05/2004

this is by far and away the best spritz recipe i have found. easy to make and cookies turn out terrific every time. for a flavor twist try using butter shortening. excellent recipe!!! Read More

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Quick Mix Spritz

Servings Per Recipe: 30
Calories: 116.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 2 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 9 %

cholesterol: 2 %

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 6 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 1 %

potassium:

sodium: 2 %

thiamin: 8 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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NADINO

12/19/2004

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USAFWIFE

12/17/2003

Definately easy to mix up. As for taste - it was o.k. but we'd rather stick with butter over shortening. My husband thought it had a "shortening aftertaste"

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(23)

CHRISTY

12/09/2005

the cookies taste like shortning

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(17)

Jennifer Dye Becker

12/14/2009

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(14)

tna7477

11/28/2005

very easy THANK YOU!!!!!

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(10)

inounvme

01/04/2010

Use butter not shortening! Butter makes all of the difference the cookie will have a nice texture and taste.

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(10)

Vivian Herren

12/14/2004

I make these every Christmas. They can be changed by just changing the extract flavor!

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(9)

Nicole Brinkley Mott

11/29/2005

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SILVERPHOENIX

12/05/2004

this is by far and away the best spritz recipe i have found. easy to make and cookies turn out terrific every time. for a flavor twist try using butter shortening. excellent recipe!!!

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