This is from the real old booklet that came with my Mother’s Mirro cookie press back in the 50's. It has different recipes than are in the more contemporary booklets. This recipe is my very favorite....not just because it bore my nickname, but because these are very good cookies!

CHRISTMAS TREES
Time: 10-12 min. Temp: 375 F

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
green food coloring
2 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Cream the shortening and add sugar gradually. Add the egg and almond extract and beat the mixture very well. (Stir in green food coloring a drop at a time until the desired color.)

Sift flour, baking powder and salt and gradually add to the first mixture. Stir until blended well.

Fill a MIRRO Cookie press.

Form cookies in desired shapes onto ungreased cookie sheets, decorate with candies and bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.