2nd Annual Cookie Swap

That bubbly, Barbie-Lovin' Jessi Nagy is at it again. Last year she hosted the most wonderful online Cookie Swap and guess what? She's doing it again!! The best part about a virtual cookie exchange is that you don't have to actually bake and package the cookies. So grab a cup of coffee (or tea or holiday cheer) and click here to find the links to all the tasty treats.

The recipe I'm sharing for Spritz Cookies is one that has been in my family for four generations. I used to love helping my Norweigan grandmother make these (and other) cookies at her white oilcloth covered kitchen table every Christmas. She used to have huge tins of a variety of cookies on hand during the holidays to serve to guests who would stop by for afternoon coffee. Grandma was always the consummate hostess, especially at Christmastime. Although people make these cookies in a variety of shapes, Grandma used to always make them in the shape of S's and O's.

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Grandma Friis Spritz Butter Cookies

~ Photo courtesy of Larsen Bakery ~

1/2 lb butter

2/3 cup sugar

3 egg yolks

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp almond extract

Cream butter and sugar together. Add egg yolks and extracts. Mix in flour. Put through cookie press to desired shape. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes 6 dozen cookies.