Press Out Cookies (Tie-dyed Christmas trees!)

[Grampa & Gramma]

1 Cup Shortening (we use Crisco)
3/4 Cup Sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 Cups flour
1/8 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon almond extract

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually.
Add unbeaten egg, sifted dry ingredients, flavoring.
Mix well
Divide into seperate color lots and stir in coloring.
Form cookies with a cookie press.
Bake at 325 degrees F for about 10 minutes
(If they are getting brown at the edges shorten the time,)

We usually double this recipie since they are colorful and go quickly.

[David]

You cannot believe how hard these are to make with a bakery bag! Michaela tried and split the bag down the side. Afterward I showed her the press, i had gotten one from a neighborhood garage sale for $5. She tried again and had some great success.

[Michael]

This year's press cookies.

[Michael]

When do you add the sprinkles so they stick.