28
Classic Spritz Cookies
Makes 6 dozen cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
METHOD
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until uniformly
blended, about 1 minute. Scrape bowl.
3
Add egg and vanilla and mix for 1 minute. Scrape bowl again.
4
Add remaining ingredients and mix on lowest speed just until dry
ingredients are incorporated.
5
Fill cookie press to MAX line; attach desired disc; press cookies onto
foil-lined cookie sheets.
6
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef
27
Holiday Butter Cookies
Makes 6 dozen cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Food coloring, sprinkles, jimmies and colored sugar as desired
METHOD
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until uniformly
blended, about 1 minute. Scrape bowl.
3
Add egg, vanilla and butter vanilla and mix for 1 minute. Scrape
bowl again.
4
Add salt, baking powder and flour, and mix on lowest speed just
until dry ingredients are incorporated. Add a few drops of food
coloring, if desired.
5
Fill cookie press to MAX line; attach desired disk; press cookies out
onto foil-lined cookie sheets. Top with desired sprinkles.
6
Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef
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