Orange Blossom Spritz Recipe

3/4 c Butter

1/2 c Sugar

1 ts Baking powder

1 Egg

2 ts Orange peel; finely shredded

1/2 ts Vanilla

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

Colored sugar, decorative Candies; or nuts (opt'l) Orange frosting (opt'l) Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and baking powder and beat well. Add egg, orange peel, and vanilla. Beat till well combined. Beat in as much flour as you can. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Do not chill dough. Pack dough into a cookie press. Force dough through press onto ungressed cookie sheet. If desired, decorate with colored sugar, decorative candies or nuts. Or, drizzle with Orange Frosting Bake in a 375~F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges of cookies are firm but not

brown. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks. Makes about 60. Orange Frosting: Stir together 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 3 tablespoons orange juice. Add enough additional orange juice to make a drizzling consistency. Source: BH&G Christmas Cookies 1995 -----