Christmas Trees

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • green food coloring

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 400°.
  2. 2
    Cream the shortening, adding sugar gradually.
  3. 3
    Add unbeaten egg, flour, salt, baking powder and almond extract.
  4. 4
    Add a few drops of green food coloring; mix well. Fill cookie press.
  5. 5
    Form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets, using the tree plate.
  6. 6
    Decorate with sugar or tiny candies.
  7. 7
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  8. 8
    Makes 6 dozen.

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