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Cranberry Spritz Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 60
Here’s a sure standout on your treat tray. The cheery cookies get their bright-pink color from cranberry-flavored gelatin.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cranberry gelatin powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
assorted sprinkles
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, sugar and gelatin until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles.
3. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 5 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com