I Really Like Christmas Cookies

I like everything about them,
from whipping up the batter,
adding flavors and colors to
baking and eating them.
Even the clean up of the cookie
making press is easy if you have
inside running hot water.
This is a simple to make recipe
for making some tasty and good
looking Christmas cookies using
one of those crank type presses.
These come out nice and crispy
with a good shortcake texture.

Ingredients:
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons Triple-Sec
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 drop red food coloring
white or colored sugar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the cold stick of butter in
microwave for 20 seconds to soften.
Place butter in a mixing bowl,
add sugar and cream together.
Add egg, coloring and flavorings, mix well.
Add flour and baking powder,
mix well to combine.
Remove batter into a cookie press, and press
onto a parchment lined cold baking sheet.
Sprinkle tops with white or colored sugar.
Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until
the cookies are just browned arond the edges.
Remove to a wire rack to cool.