Spritzgeback (Spritz Cookies)

1 c Butter; (No Margarine) 1 ts Almond Or Lemon Extract

2/3 c Confectioners` Sugar 2 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached,

Unsifted 1 ea Egg; Large 1/4 ts Salt

1 ea Egg Yolk; Large 1/2 ts Baking Powder

Beat butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, egg yolk and extract. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add flour mixture to eggs. Chill dough 1/2 hour. Press 1/4 of the dough into a cookie press. Keep remaining dough chilled. Shape cookies onto a greased baking sheet. Bake in 400 degrees F. oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until done. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins. Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies. -----