Spritz Cookies Recipe

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With a sweet and subtle flavor, these great tasting sugar cookies are ideal for shaping and decorating for the Holidays.

Directions

Beat shortening until smooth, then add the sugar and baking powder. Mix until combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract until blended together.
Add flour and salt. You may have to mix this by hand if the dough is too firm for a mixer.
Divide dough into different containers and add food coloring as desired to each.
Mix until all of the color is incorporated.
Place dough into a cookie press with whatever tip is desired.
Press cookies out, spaced evenly, onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in a 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Bake them until firm on the edges but not browned.

Container: cookie sheet, mixer

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serving Description: makes approximately 6 dozen cookies

Ingredients

-		1 cup shortening
-		3/4 cup sugar
-		1/4 teaspoon baking powder
-		1 egg measuring 1/4 cup, add water to the egg in order to reach this measurement
-		1 teaspoon almond extract
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		2 1/4 flour
		food coloring as desired