Quick Mix Spritz

These cookies are mixed differently from other cookies (like pie crust) but they are the best. These are the ones I grew up on. At Christmas my mom would add almond extract and green food color then make tree pattern.

• Calories: 117 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon almond extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening in until it resembles course crumbs.

Step 3

Measure the egg and add enough water to make 1/4 cup, beat together. Add egg and vanilla to crumb mixture; mix well.

Step 4

Put through the cookie press onto cookie sheets. Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if desired. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 -12 minutes or until very light brown and set.