Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Christmas cookies

Spritz Cookies
1 C. shortening
3/4 C. sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 C. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
dash of salt1 tsp. almond extract OR 1 tsp. vanilla + 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream shortening, adding sugar gradually.
Add egg, beat well.
Add sifted dry ingredients and extract.
Press onto ungreased cookie sheet with cookie press. Add sprinkles.

Bake 10-12 minutes (mine actually took 8-9 min). 375 degrees.

2 comments:

rcsnickers said...

Looks like fun! They are very yummy cookies... thanks for sharing some with us! Glad Garrett enjoyed his first cookie-- what a lucky boy!

Letisha

Lilyofthevalley - Tanya said...

Wow, you made cookies!!

Our cookie jar is sitting empty, I must try these next week. :)