Spritz Cookies
A holiday tradition, these classic buttery cookies are easy to make. A hint of almond and a touch of cream cheese make them extra rich.
60 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Prairie Farms Salted Butter softened
- 1/4 Cup Prairie Farms Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 2 2/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Almond Extract
- Red, Green, Yellow Food Coloring (optional)
Garnish
- Holiday Colored Sprinkles, Jimmies or Sugars
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese and sugar until blended.
- Blend in salt, egg and almond extract. Add flour slowly, blending until fully incorporated.
- If desired, divide dough into three bowls, and add red, green or yellow food coloring to make cookies festive colors. Mix in coloring until the desired shade is reached.
- Spoon dough into a cookie press featuring your favorite shape attachment; swirls, trees, stars, etc. Attach the top and twist or press depending on model, to press cookies onto an un-greased cookie sheet pan. Sprinkle each with holiday jimmies or candies.
- Bake approximately 5-8 minutes, or just until the bottom edges are just slightly brown. Don't over bake. Let cool slightly on sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
