Thursday, August 25, 2011

Lemon Spritz Sunflowers

Well, I thought I'd get 'right back on the saddle' after my cooking flop yesterday and tried some Lemon Spritz Cookies from Taste of Home. It's nice to use the cookie press more often than just Christmas!
They taste great and I think this is such a cute and simple way to decorate them. 

My inspiration:

Sunny, lemon flavored cookies.
Lemon-Butter Spritz Cookies
2 C butter, softened
1 1/4 C sugar
Grated peel of one lemon
2 eggs
2 tsp lemon juice*
1 tsp vanilla
5 1/4 C flour
1/4 tsp salt
Colored sugar or other decorations
  1. Cream butter, sugar and zest till fluffy. Add eggs, juice and vanilla, mix well. 
  2. Combine flour and salt and gradually add to wet, mix well.
  3. Load cookie press. Press dough 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with sugar etc.
  4. Bake 400 degrees* for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Yield: About 12 dozen.
Notes:
  • I used the flower (ring) plate and put a little bit of dough in the open center of each flower so the decorations wouldn't fall through.
  • Added a little yellow food coloring paste too.
  • *I suggest exchanging the lemon juice for 1-2 tsp lemon extract for a bigger lemon flavor.
  • Even though the reviews for this cookie are very good, I was concerned that 400 degrees was too hot, so I opted for 375 for 10 minutes and they turned out fine.
  • The leaves are just a rolled out gum drop and shaped by hand.
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33 comments:

  1. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Oh these are so cute! I bet they taste yummy also. I could see a whole tablescape and menu around sunflowers!

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  2. Barbara F.August 25, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I love lemony desserts so I will be giving these a try. Love how you decorated them. That sunflower is a beauty. xo,

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  3. TexWisGirlAugust 25, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    those are really pretty. too pretty to eat.

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  4. no spring chickenAugust 25, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Very clever~ I love them! Now where did I store that cookie press?

    Blessings, Debbie

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love making spritz cookies & this one looks & sounds like a winner!

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  6. HollyAugust 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Those are so cute, isn't it funny that when we post a "fail" we have to post a success immediately after? I bet they're yummy. Wish I had a cookie press. I'm headed to the thrift store today, maybe I'll take a look around for one.

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  7. BethAugust 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Talk about cute!!! Absolutely adorable, Lynn. Love how you added the little green leaf.
    Hugs, Beth

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  8. Sherri B.August 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Those have to be the cutest spritz cookies I've seen, very clever! xo

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  9. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comAugust 25, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Come and make me some happy flower cookies!

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  10. From the KitchenAugust 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful! I've never done pressed cookies. I just may have to remedy that.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  11. KathleenAugust 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Cute! I forget to make pressed cookies after Cmas! I did make cut out cookies yesterday though. Bought some new cutters on line! The bee hive was one, but I got others too. Coming to a post soon! :)

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  12. Lady Behind The CurtainAugust 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    These are so cute. Pressed cookies remind me of baking with my mom and using her huge metal presser! :) I'd love it if you came over to Cast Party Wednesday and shared this recipe with us.
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!
    http://ladybehindthecurtain.com

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  13. The Fajdich TimesAugust 25, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    You do have talent! They are so cute:)

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  14. jeanneAugust 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    A great idea for my cookie press. I always use it for Christmas cookies and it just sits there all the rest of the year. I love lemon flavored everything. Thanks Lynn.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  15. Johanna GehrleinAugust 25, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    I own also a cookie press. By my cookies looked never so clearly shaped like yours. More than that from yesterday. So I have really to try this recipe.
    Thank you for providing all those wonderful recipes.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  16. JulieAugust 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    These are the cutest cookies!!! I have the old fashioned hand cookie press that was my mother's. You're right the only time I make the spritz is at Christmas.

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  17. Red Couch RecipesAugust 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Lynn, what a great idea to use the press for more than just Christmas and I love bite-sized food. Love the decoratint. Joni

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  18. JacquelineAugust 25, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    What an adorable cookie, and I agree with Joni, why just make them at Christmas. I was thinking of that last year at Christmas, with all of our once a year treats, but sometimes I guess that is good or it would be treat overload. These are just the happiest little cookies!

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  19. MichaeleAugust 25, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    There you go with the lemon again. You and I have the same love of lemon I think. Looks so pretty!

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  20. BabsAugust 25, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Lemon desserts are one of my favorties and your cookies are the cutest. If it every gets cool enough to turn on the oven again, I'll have to try them. In the meantime, I'll just look at them and drool on the laptop. Yum.

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  21. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 25, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    These cookies sound so delicious! Guess what I am doing during the upcoming hurricane?
    I'll let you know how they turn out!
    YUMMY!
    Yvonne

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  22. Chatty CroneAugust 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Those are some of the prettiest cookies I've ever seen - no kidding - you must have a special cookie thingie!

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  23. Patricia @ ButterYumAugust 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Now why didn't I ever think of that? Adorable. Love the leaves too.

    :)
    ButterYum

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  24. scrambledhenfruitAugust 26, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    I never think to get out my cookie press except at Christmas! These lemony sunflowers are so cute. :)

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  25. yvetteAugust 26, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Flowers are such great inspiration! Beautiful cookies!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I love Spritz cookies! These are cute! I never would have thought of it...
    Pat
    http://patspinkapron.blogspot.com

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  27. AmeliaAugust 26, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    wow, the cookies is so cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. LaAugust 27, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I love anything lemon. These look too pretty to eat.

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  29. AnnesphamilyAugust 27, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Yummy cookies! I L O V E Spritz cookies! Delicious looking share today!

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  30. bjAugust 28, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    These are adorable..I NEED a cookie press. :)

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  31. Miz HelenAugust 29, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    The photo of your Sunflower is very good. I love, love the lemon in your cookies and they look adorable. Great job!! Hope you have a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  32. SEO Company Los AngelesAugust 29, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    These are so adorable! I can't wait to make some :D

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  33. SarahDecember 13, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    It's Christmas, and it's also Summer (I'm in Australia!). There are sunflowers everywhere, and these little cookies are perfect!

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