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Buttery Yeast Spritz

Name: Buttery Yeast Spritz
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 13 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°); 2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 4 cups all-purpose flour

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

13 dozen

Yeast may be an unusual ingredient for cookies, but the buttery flavor is fabulous. These were my mother's favorite cookies...now I make them for my children and grandchildren.

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and yeast mixture. Gradually add flour and mix well.
Using a cookie press fitted with disk of your choice, press dough into desired shapes 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 76 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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