Ingredients
1 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon almond extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderDash saltOptional: Assorted sprinkles and colored sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and almond extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture until blended.
Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough shapes 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with toppings. Bake until set (do not brown), 7-8 minutes.
