Quick Mix Spritz - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.