Spritz Cookies (Aunt Gertrude's)

This is an old family recipe for a tasty (and rich) treat. We typically make these once a year--during the winter holidays. These will burn easily, so please watch them carefully when baking! They are also brittle when cooled, so they aren't always the best for travel.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb butter or 1⁄2 lb oleo
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. preheat oven to 400F.
2. Cream: butter/oleo and sugar.
3. Add: egg, baking powder, almond extract, and unsifted flour.
4. Put through cookie press onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake for approximately 6-8 minutes.