Spritz Cookies

I am not a big fan of cookies.  But thought over the years I had put at least one cookie on the blog - nope never have.  So I decided to change that.  I picked my favorite all time cookie. I believe these are my favorite as they taste like a soft sugar cookie with no frosting.  My husband thought they tasted like cookie dough (maybe that is why I like them).  I am not a big fan of frosting.  These cookies are usually only made around Christmas time, not for sure why cause they are so good all year around.  I will have to admit that I never had made these cookies before.  I always thought they were to hard t make.  Boy was I wrong.  I did some research though before making them and the pan needs to be cold and no need to spray or butter the pan.  I didn't believe it though as  you always make cookies on either parchment paper or on a liner.  Or at least spray the pan so cookies don't stick.  Nope nothing and they still come off like magic.

3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups butter (softened to room temperature)
1 cup sugar
1 Egg
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond

In mixing bowl, place butter and sugar into bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.  Add egg, milk and flavorings.  Beat again until well combined.  Add in flour, baking powder and salt and beat once more until a good dough is formed.  (will only take a minute or so),,scraping down sides as needed.

Place dough in cookie press and add a stencil to the bottom according to cookie press directions.  Pipe out onto ungreased cookie sheets and sprinkle with colored sugar.  Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes or until just lightly browned, around the edges.  Repeat until all dough is used.

*Most spritz cookie dough has to be refrigerated to firm up before use, but this one doesn't.

Makes about 6 dozen.