 | | Directions |
- Beat shortening until smooth, then add the sugar and baking powder. Mix until combined.
- Add the egg and almond 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.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Container: cookie sheet, mixer
|  | | 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 cups flour |
| - | | food coloring as desired |
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