Basic Spritz Cookie Dough for Pressed Cookies

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By Julia Ferguson
@judyjellybean

I make these cookies every Christmas, Usually in the shape of a tree. They are one of my favorites. I sprinkle with colored sanding sugar or decorate with silver dragees. I think the silver dragees make them look elegant. This recipe was included in the directions with my Mirro Cookie/Pastry Press.

P.S. I like these better than sugar cookies.

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★★★★★ 2 votes

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Serves:

60-70 cookies

Prep:

20 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 c: shortening, any solid shortening may be used. for flavor, use at least half butter or margarine.
3/4 c: sugar
1: egg
1 tsp: vanilla
2 1/4 c: flour
1/2 tsp: salt
1/4 tsp: baking powder

How to Make Basic Spritz Cookie Dough for Pressed Cookies

Step-by-Step

1Cream shortening, butter and sugar well.
Beat in egg and vanilla
Sift together dry ingredients.
Gradually blend dry ingredients with butter mixture.
Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets. (I line my cookie sheets with parchment paper.)
Bake at 375 degree F. 10-12 minutes. Yield 60-70 cookies.

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