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.
Original recipe makes 5 dozen
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 117 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12.2 g
Cholesterol: 7 mg
Fat: 7.1 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Sodium: 45 mg
