Lemon Sunflower Spritz Cookies

Ingredients:

• ¾ unsalted butter (1½ sticks), room temperature
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons lemon curd
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• yellow food coloring and chocolate jimmies for decorating

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.

Add the egg, lemon curd, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.

Gradually add the flour, beating until fully incorporated.

Add a few drops of yellow food coloring at a time until the desired color is reached.

Put the dough through a cookie press onto cookie sheets and decorate with jimmies prior to baking.

Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.