ITALIAN "EASTER" CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ COOKIES RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375°F. With a stand mixer (use the paddle attachment) or a hand mixer, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and whatever extract you wish touse, and beat again until blended. Add the flour and mix on low speed until blended. Fit a cookie press with a die plate. Scoop up about a quarter of the dough* and, using a small amount of flour if needed, shape the dough into a log just narrower than the barrel of the cookie press. Slide the log into the cookie press and spritz the cookies directly onto ungreased baking sheets about 1 inch apart. (optional) Brush the tops with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar if using. Repeat with the remaining dough. Otherwise, don't brush with the egg white and sugar and bake plain. Then make the glaze. Bake until the cookies are just golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes (it's best to bake one sheet at a time). Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet on a rack for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely. Be sure the baking sheet is cool before spritzing more cookies. Glaze: Blend all of the ingredients. I like to lay my cookies on a cooling rack, and then drizzle the glaze with a spoon. Or, you can dip each cookie in the glaze. Sprinkle with nonpareils or colored coarse sugar. Allow to dry for at least 15 minutes. Store at room temperature or freeze in an airtight container, separating the cookie layers with waxed paper. Tips: I found the dough to be a bit soft to work with my cookie press. I refrigerated the dough for about 30 minutes, and froze each baking sheet. Do NOT line the baking sheets with parchment paper, nor grease them. Spritz cookies want to be on a cool baking sheet. The reason for freezing the baking sheets, is to prevent spreading of the cookies.
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Sizwe Mtshali
sizwem@hotmail.comThese cookies are simply irresistible. They're soft, creamy, and bursting with flavor. I can't get enough of them!
Mehmood Ashraf
m-a57@yahoo.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian cookies or is looking for a new Easter treat. You won't be disappointed.
Charlene Howell
charlene.howell75@hotmail.frThese cookies have become a staple in our family's Easter celebrations. They're a delicious tradition that we look forward to every year.
Kaitlyn Super
kaitlyn.s@aol.comThese cookies are surprisingly affordable to make. I was able to make a big batch without breaking the bank.
Mbulaheni Tshikhudo
t.mbulaheni56@gmail.comCleanup was a breeze. I only had a few dishes to wash, which is always a plus.
Alfred Larraga
a-larraga64@hotmail.comI've tried different variations of this recipe, using different extracts and fillings. Each time, the cookies turn out fantastic. They're so versatile.
Muhammad Waheed
muhammad@hotmail.frI love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It's a huge time-saver, especially when I'm hosting a party.
Destiny Cervantes
cervantes.destiny@gmail.comThese cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing. They're perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering or a simple get-together.
Yvonne Michelle Autry
myvonne73@yahoo.comThe cream cheese filling is the star of the show. It's smooth, tangy, and perfectly complements the cookie dough.
Romi Khan
r.khan53@hotmail.co.ukI got creative and added some chocolate chips to the dough. It turned out amazing! The cookies had a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey goodness.
Senator White
white59@gmail.comI'm a beginner in the kitchen, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Joshua Lahammer
lahammer.joshua@hotmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my Easter party. Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time.
macayla greene
greene_macayla3@gmail.comI love that these cookies are made with healthier ingredients, like whole wheat flour and honey. They're still delicious, but I don't feel as guilty eating them.
TV Evanjelik Ht
th30@hotmail.frOMG! These cookies are the bomb! I couldn't stop eating them. They're so addictive.
Irfansak47king irfanali
i@gmail.comI'm a seasoned baker, and I must say, these cookies are top-notch. The texture is perfect, and the cream cheese filling is divine.
zara Ibrahim Bulama
bulama_z@hotmail.comThese cookies brought back so many childhood memories. They're exactly like the ones my grandmother used to make.