
Quick Mix Spritz
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Description
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.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2. Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening in until it resembles course crumbs.
- 3. Measure the egg and add enough water to make 1/4 cup, beat together. Add egg and vanilla to crumb mixture; mix well.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 5 dozen
calories: 116.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 12.2 g
protein: 1.2 g
saturated fat: 1.8 g
cholesterol: 6.2 mg
sodium: 45.4 mg
fiber: 0.3 g
sugar: 5.1 g