CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ

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A hint of orange and cinnamon highlights these Christmastime classics. I like to add colorful sprinkles before baking them. The recipe is from a booklet that came with a cookie press in the 1950s...and I still have the press! -Sarah Bedia, Lake Jackson, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Green food coloring, decorator candies and colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in orange zest. If desired, add food coloring., Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Decorate with candies and colored sugar as desired. Bake until set (do not brown), 9-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

malcolm mifsud
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I'm adding these cookies to my holiday baking list.


K GEE
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These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover.


An Ish
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I can't wait to bake these cookies with my family.


Jc Joyanto
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion.


Jilesh Chaudhary
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I'm going to make these cookies for my next party.


Punhal Chandio
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These cookies look amazing!


Damilare Ilesanmi
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I can't wait to try these cookies.


Sandra Bosely
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These cookies are a keeper!


Vanessa Vassell
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I'm definitely going to make these cookies again.


Saba Yasin
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Yum!


Nouman Ali S
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Thubelehle Mashabane
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I always get compliments when I bring these cookies to potlucks and parties. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohon Hossain
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, Easter, and even just a regular weeknight dessert.


Saidi mbinga
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I love how versatile these cookies are. You can add different flavors and toppings to create your own unique creations.


GLACIER 2
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We had a lot of fun making them together.


Rakib Hosan
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I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese, but these cookies are amazing! The cream cheese flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Maisara Maisuali
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I made these cookies for a party last weekend and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Aun Abbas
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These cookies are so delicious! They're light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.


kanza Aariz
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I love that these cookies don't require any chilling time. I can just mix the dough and bake them right away.


Bazaid Khan
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These cream cheese spritz cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


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