Chocolate Press Cookies

This is one of two recipes that my family ALWAYS makes at Christmas. Chocolate spritz cookies with holiday sprinkles will add variety to any cookie tray with a minimum of effort.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 84 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 beaten egg
• ⅝ cup shortening
• ¼ cup multicolored candy sprinkles (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, and stir in vanilla and milk. Combine the flour, cocoa, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Fill cookie press, and press onto ungreased baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.