Lebkuchen Spice Spritz

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.

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Reviews of Lebkuchen Spice Spritz:

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  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. three stars

  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. five stars

  laura in maryland  Dec 23, 2004
Would make this again.

Wonderful flavor and very easy to make. I made an orange glaze to drizzle over the cookies and it was the perfect touch!! My kids love these, too! five stars

  Rebecca Stone in Maryville, Mo  Dec 7, 2003
Would make this again.
I loved this recipe! I wasn't going to make any spritz cookies this year because my wrist and hands always hurt afterwards, but this dough was so soft and worked in my antique cookie press so easily! It was so quick and easy! After I drizzled the frosting, I sprinkled them with green and red sugar for a truly special holiday look. I think I've found a new cookie to make year after year! Thank You! four stars

  A cookie baker in Highlands Ranch, CO  Dec 7, 2003
Would make this again.
These were really good! I brought these to a cookie exchange, and they went over great. They turn out darker due to all the spices, so they don't look like traditional spritz cookies, which is good. four stars

  A cookie baker in Illinois  Dec 24, 2002
Would make this again.
Of all my Christmas cookies, I saved these for last. The dough was perfect for this cookie-press novice. I still can't believe they turned out looking and tasting so good. (I made glazes of red and green.) Parchment paper on my baking sheets prevented any possible scorching and made the decorating process easier and cleaner. Lots of fun! five stars

  Jan in Dodgeville, Wisconsin  Dec 15, 2002
Would make this again.
I tried these at a cookie baking party. The cookies were great. I used a Scotty dog shape and added a red frosting scarf instead of the drizzled frosting. (I can't get the knack of drizzing) five stars

  A cookie baker in California  Dec 1, 2002
Would make this again.
Wonderful five stars

  Pat Plummer in Charlotte, NC  Nov 22, 2002
Would make this again.
What a simple and easy way to make this favorite of all holiday cookies!! five stars

  Annette in Milford, New Jersey  Nov 22, 2002
Would make this again.
I was trying out my new Cookie Press. I've used an old one years ago, the old fashioned aluminum ones. The taste of this cookie is great! I bit on the crispy side. I love the spice. The only problem I had was that the dough was too soft. Next time I would use a bit more flour. four stars

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