SPRITZ COOKIES 
1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. almond extract

Sift flour. Beat eggs. Add sugar to eggs and continue beating. Add shortening; beat well. Add vanilla and almond extracts and beat. Gradually add flour to beaten mixture, beating until well blended. Chill for approximately 30 minutes.

Separate dough into 3 parts. With food coloring, color one part red, one green and one yellow. Force dough through a cookie press onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.

 

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