Quick-Mix Spritz

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a bowl.
2. 2
   With pastry blender, cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture is full of fine lumps.
3. 3
   It will resemble pie crust, although not as coarse.
4. 4
   Measure the egg in a measuring cup.
5. 5
   A large egg will measure 1/4 cup.
6. 6
   If it does not, add water to the 1/4 cup line.
7. 7
   Add the egg and vanilla and beat the mixture very well.
8. 8
   Fill cookie press.
9. 9
   Form cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375°.
11. 11
    Remove at once to cooling racks.