Almond Spritz Cookies {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

[ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Preheat oven to 375 °" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a large bowl cream the shorting and sugar together with a mixer." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Beat in egg and the almond extract." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a medium bowl add the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it) salt and baking powder and stir to blend ingredients." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Slowly pour flour mixture into the batter and mix until fully combined. The cookie dough will be like soft playdough." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Fill your cookie press with the dough. I used a snowflake disk for my cookies, but you can use any shape." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Form cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet. * If you are having difficulty with your cookie press, the cookie dough may not be moist enough. All gluten-free flours are different and you may need to add an additional 1/4 cup of shorting to the dough. Just add the shorting into the dough and remix and try again with the cookie press." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Decorate with gluten-free sprinkles. (optional)" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Bake for 8-10 minutes. Please watch your oven because all ovens are different. Enjoy!" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Store in an air-tight container." } ]