Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC).

In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg yolk and vanilla, mixing well until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mixture to your creamed ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.

Stir in the finely grated orange zest for a burst of flavor.

Spoon your dough into a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice. Press the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

Decorate with colored sugar, sprinkles, red hots, or jimmies as desired.

Bake in your preheated oven for about 6-8 minutes, or until they are just set.

Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.