MAPLE SPRITZ COOKIES
Yields: 6 dozen cookies
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup maple sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • optional orange, red and brown food coloring
  • sanding sugar for decorating
PREPARATION
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cream together shortening and egg. Gradually mix in the flour, sugars, salt and baking powder until well combined.
  3. Add pure vanilla extract and mix well. Add food coloring to desired color.
  4. Put through the cookie press onto un-greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 -12 minutes or until very light brown and set.
Recipe by Bake Love Give at https://bakelovegive.com/maple-spritz-cookies/