These buttery spritz cookies originated in Scandinavia. The addition of ginger and orange make them especially festive.

Orange Ginger Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg yolk, orange peel, ginger, vanilla and salt until thoroughly combined. Stir in flour until a dough is formed.
3. Place dough in a cooke press and press cookies right onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Decorate as desired.
5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Makes 24 cookies.