I absolutely love Christmas time because you can do so much baking and enjoy the goodies! This year is the first year of my website and As of December 1st, I just launched my blog. I am so excited to be able to share what I have discovered with each of you. With the learning, I want to bring in some fun things, too! So to ring in the new year and ’tis the season – Here is my chosen recipe for 2009.
Basic Spritz Cookies
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Place butter and shortening in large mixing bowl. Cream together on medium high speed. Add sugar gradually. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well using medium speed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl. Add to butter/sugar mixture in three (3) addition. Dough will be stiff. Assemble and fill cookie press with dough; using desired christmas disc. Press cookies on ungreased, uncoated baking sheet. Bake at 375 degree F 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges. Do not overbake.
Makes 6-7 dozen cookies.
Variations:
This recipe may vary in flavor and color by using different spices and/or extracts, or by adding food coloring to the dough.
Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange 2009
Want to check out more recipes or participate in the Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange 2009?
What is your favorite recipe for Christmas? The recipe doesn’t have to be cookies, but please leave a comment below to share with everyone what you love to cook around this time of year. Happy Baking 
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Happy Cooking!
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