Basic Spritz Cookies

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 375°.

Place butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl. Cream together on medium speed.
Add sugar gradually. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add egg and vanilla; mix well using medium speed.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl. Add to butter/sugar mixture in three additions, mixing well between each addition. Dough will be stiff.
Assemble and fill cookie press.
Press cookies on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
Do not overbake.