Chocolate-Dipped Spritz Cookies

• cup butter, softened↗1
• cup sugar↗3⁄4
• large egg↗1
• teaspoon vanilla↗1
• cups flour↗2 1⁄4
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• teaspoon baking powder↗1⁄4
• 11 ounces white candy coating or 11 ounces milk chocolate confectionary coating↗11
• nuts (optional) or candy sprinkles (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar in mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Beat in egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   Combine flour, salt and baking soda, gradually add to creamed mixture.

4. 4

   Using a cookie press, press dough onto ungreased cookie sheet.

5. 5

   Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes.

6. 6

   Original recipe says not to let brown but I prefer it when the edges are slightly brown, it makes the bottoms nice and crispy.

7. 7

   Remove to cooling rack and let cool completely.

8. 8

   Melt confectionary coating and dip each cookie half way and sprinkle with finely ground nuts or sprinkles.

9. 9

   I usually do half semi sweet chocolate and half white chocolate and sprinkle with holiday colored non periels.

10. 10

    Let harden on wax paper.