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Christmas Spritz




Source of Recipe


Pillsbury Bars & Cookies






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup butter, softened
  
• 1/2 cup shortening
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
  
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
  
• 2 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• Food color
  
• Sugar, colored sugar or multi-colored candy sprinkles, if desired
  






Instructions



1. In large bowl, combine butter and shortening; beat well. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until light and fluffy. Add almond extract and egg; blend well.
   
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix at low speed until well blended and dough forms. Knead or stir a few drops of food color into dough. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
   
3. Heat oven to 400 F. Fit cooie press with desired template. Fill press with dough. Press dough 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar.
   
4. Bake at 400 F. for 5 to 8 minutes or until cookies are set and edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
   






Final Comments


7 dozen cookies