Description

These festive cream cheese spritz cookies combine the rich flavor of butter with the tangy moisture of cream cheese for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Perfect for holiday platters, they hold their intricate shapes beautifully and stay soft much longer than traditional versions.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened to cool room temperature
3 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Green food coloring (optional)
Dark and white candy melts, for dipping
Festive sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare ungreased baking sheets; do not use parchment paper or grease.
In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Scrape down the bowl, then add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
Gradually mix in the flour on low speed just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
If desired, tint the dough with food coloring, then shape a portion into a log and load it into your cookie press.
Press the cookies directly onto the ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until set and firm but still pale; cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Once completely cool, dip half of each cookie into melted candy melts and immediately add sprinkles.

Notes

For the best results, ensure your baking sheets are completely cool before pressing the dough; a warm pan will cause the cookies to slide or lose their shape. If the dough becomes too soft to handle, a quick 10-minute chill in the refrigerator will restore its consistency for perfect pressing.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American