Cookie Press Cookies
Colorful and festive, these Cookie Press Cookies are perfect for Christmas or any celebration. They feature a buttery, almond-flavored dough with vibrant red, green, and white colors. Simple to make with a cookie press, they are ideal for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges, offering delightful shapes and flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and almond extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, blend dry ingredients: flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing thoroughly.
- Divide dough into three equal parts; color one part red, one part green, leave the third white.
- Fill cookie press with dough and press out cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Decorate cookies with colored sugar or balls if desired before baking.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
459
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).