• 1 cup shortening (Crisco)
• 3 oz. cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar

• 1 egg yolk or whole egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups sifted flour

Cream shortening, gradually work in softened cheese, then sugar. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and flour. Use in press and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

These can be shaped into small balls and flattened with a fork, rather than using the cookie press.