Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies

By deanarrca

The Cream Cheese Spritz cookies are in the middle of the plate, There are also Jelly Thumbprints, Pecan Sandies, and Easy Cherry Rum Balls-

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 dash salt

Preparation

Step 1

Using mixer & a large bowl, cream together

1 Cup sugar
1 Cup butter
4 oz. cream cheese

Separate one egg, and discard the egg white, add the egg yolk to the creamed mixture

Mix in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and desired food coloring

Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour and a dash of salt

Dough should be clay-like at this point. If it's too soft or sticky, then refrigerate for about 15 minutes, otherwise, you're ready to load the dough into a cookie gun or spritz machine. I usually decorate them with colored sugars or little non-perils before baking.

Bake at 400* for 7-8 minutes. Do not overcook. These cookies are best if removed before they turn brown and the color is still vibrant. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes about 8 Dozen
ENJOY!
Sandi


NOTES : Eggnog Spritz Cookies: Substitute 1 teaspoon rum extract for vanilla. Add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg with dry ingredients.