This quick recipe makes a lot of cookies, and the peppermint flavor is a change from traditional spritz cookies. I tint some of the dough green or red, and I leave the rest white. The decorating ideas are endless! —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 10 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Tint 1 portion with food coloring. Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar., Bake until edges are light golden, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cooled cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Ammar Tanha
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Bhatti Saab
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit! They're a great way to use up leftover candy canes.
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[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.
samir sami
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are a new holiday tradition in our family.
Malebo mohlala
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
risto mongoya
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for Christmas.
Patrick Ewers
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so unique and delicious, and they're sure to impress your friends and family.
Hudson Jones
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different peppermint cookie recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the peppermint flavor is just right.
Reema Faheem
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit! I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
Mdhossain Hridoy
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of peppermint, but these cookies changed my mind! They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty.
supreme class10
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so soft and fluffy, and the peppermint flavor is perfect.
Radhika bhatti
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive! They're perfect for Christmas parties.