Lebkuchen Spice Spritz

= Ingredients =


 * ⅔ cup of sugar
 * 1 cup of butter, softened
 * 1 egg, room temperature
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 tsp cinnamon
 * 1 tsp nutmeg
 * ½ tsp allspice
 * ¼ tsp ground cloves
 * 2 tsp vanilla extract
 * 2 ¼ cups flour

For glaze

 * 1 cup powdered sugar
 * 2 tbsp milk
 * ½ tsp vanilla extract

= Preparation =


 * 1) Preheat the oven to 400°.
 * 2) In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except flour. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
 * 3) Add flour gradually. Beat on low until well combined. If cookies are too soft, refrigerate until firm enough to hold their shape.
 * 4) Place dough in a cookie press. Press into desired shapes, about 1-inch apart on lined cookie sheets.
 * 5) Bake for 6-8 minutes or until edges lightly browned. Combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract and drizzle over warm cookies.