Anyone have a (vintage) Mirro cookie press? Just won one on eBay. Spritz for all!

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erininny

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I notice that a lot of the old spritz recipes call for shortening--as in, Crisco. It's been a while since I baked with Crisco (probably for good reason, but my spritz obsession is making me temporarily amnesiac on the matter)... I assume you can't substitute butter 1:1, or at all...so, any tips on handling the Crisco or the dough?

ETA: Incidentally, I was watching three other Mirro auctions--they all went over $35 in the course of two days, so I figure $16.50 isn't bad. smileys/irritated.gif

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIRRO-COOKIE-PRESS-With12-Discs-3-Tips-16-Piece-W-Box-Very-Nice-Vintage-/251193150444

 
A few years ago, one of my close friends purchased one, and it LITERALLY was "spritz for all". We

were laughing, because you name a contractor, ups guy, fed ex guy, tea, christmas party, etc... she made and gave her spritz. She would laugh and say that she was addicted. I commented that she was ammortizing the cost. It was quite funny...

We would be outside for a walk and see a deliver truck drive by and I would ask if she left some spritz (Meanwhile the delivery truck was across the street!)

Have fun with it!

 
Cheese Straws for cookie press

CHEESE STRAWS (COOKIE PRESS)  
1 lb. extra sharp cheese, grated
1 stick butter
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. flour
Blend cheese and butter in food processor. Sift flour, salt, cayenne pepper. Add to cheese mixture gradually. Process until very soft. Use star or bar pattern of cookie press.
Turn out on cookie sheet. Cut in desired lengths. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown in 400 degree oven. Remove immediately to cake rack. Cool completely before storing. Can freeze.

 
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