Make these fabulously delicious Spritz Press Cookies with your kids and foster their creative development! This activity not only incorporates their imagination, it also fosters development through language, math, science, organization and socialization.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 c. (2 sticks) butter
- ½ c. sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp. vanilla –or- almond extract
- 2 ¼ c. flour (sifted optional)
- food coloring
- sprinkles or other decorations (optional)
- cookie press
- cookie sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
RECIPIE:
- Preheat oven to 350°
- In a large mixing bowl cream butter gradually adding sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla or almond
- Gradually blend in flour
- Divide dough as desired and add food coloring & decorate
- Put into press and squeeze out cookies on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
- Bake 8-10 minutes
- Place on wire rack to cool
- Do not chill dough, use at room temperature. If dough becomes too soft, add 2 tablespoons of flour.
