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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/4 cups |
| granulated sugar: 3/4 cup |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| baking powder: 1/4 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| eggs: 1 |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| almond extract: 1/2 tsp |
Quick Mix Spritz
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"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."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
30 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening in until it resembles course crumbs.
- Measure the egg and add enough water to make 1/4 cup, beat together. Add egg and vanilla to crumb mixture; mix well.
- 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.