2/3 cup sugar
1 cup butter -- softened
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
For Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Heat oven to 400F. In large mixer bowl combine sugar, butter, egg, salt, spices, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. If dough is too soft, cover and refrigerate until firm enough to form cookies, 30 to 45 minutes. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. For Glaze, in small bowl stir together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle or pipe over warm cookies.
A cookie baker Dec 12, 2006
Would make this again.
Everybody loves them. Easy to make. Perfect for baking starters. A really nice Christmas candy.
Jane in Denver Dec 4, 2006
Would make this again.
My family loved these. FIrst batch was gone in 24 hours, so I had to make a second batch for my cookie trays. Really easy and fairly fast. This will be added to the must bake list.
Anni in Texas Nov 11, 2006
Would make this again.
Loved the taste of these cookies - all the spices make you think of Christmas without being overwhelming. However, I do recommend that you dip these cookies in the glaze rather than drizzling them. It's simpler and gives more of the feel of traditional lebkuchen with the extra crunch. For more of a holiday look, you could add food coloring to the glaze. :)
Stef in Boca Raton, FL Sep 14, 2006
Would not make this again.
Spritz cookies are among my favorites, so I was thrilled to see this variation so highly rated. However, I made these today and was entirely uninspired after tasting one. They are ho-hum -- reminded me of the taste of cinnamon graham crackers, but less flavorful. The icing was a small improvement, and I even experimented with other "fall" flavors in the icing, like walnut and maple, but at best I'd call these mediocre. My husband's reaction to them was to say "Hmm...kinda blah." Sorry to report this, as I really wanted these to become an autumn tradition, but I won't be making these again. For bakers looking for a great cookie press recipe, I HIGHLY recommend the whipped shortbread.
Mae McClure in arizona Oct 28, 2005
Would make this again.
Just can't say anything but GREAT!
A favorite with all the taste of Christmas.
