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(Spritz Cookies)

Servings: 10

1 c butter

2/3 c confectioners' sugar

1 egg

1 egg yolk

1 t almond or lemon extract

2 1/4 c flour

1/4 t salt

1/2 t baking powder

Beat butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, egg yolk and extract. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder, gradually add flour

1/2 hour. Press

1/4 of the dough

into a cookie press. Keep remaining dough chilled. Shape cookies

400 degrees F. oven for 7 to

10 minutes or until done. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight

4 to 6 dozen cookies.