Quick Mix Spritz

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
• 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1  eggs 
• 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup shortening 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
3. Cut the shortening in until it resembles course crumbs.
4. Measure the egg and add enough water to make 1/4 cup, beat together.
5. Add egg and vanilla to crumb mixture; mix well.
6. Put through the cookie press onto cookie sheets. Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if desired.
7. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 -12 minutes or until very light brown and set.