The Ultimate Spritz

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375º.

2. 2

   Prepare dough for The Ultimate Spritz, using vanilla.

3. 3

   Place remaining ingredients in food processor. Cover and process about 20 seconds, using quick on-and-off motions, until mixture is ground and resembles thick paste.

4. 4

   Place dough in cookie press with ribbon tip. Form 10-inch ribbons about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

5. 5

   Spoon date mixture down center of each ribbon to form 1/2-inch-wide strip.

6. 6

   Top with another ribbon of dough.

7. 7

   Gently press edges with fork to seal.

8. 8

   Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown.

9. 9

   Immediately cut ribbons into 2-inch lengths.

10. 10

    Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.