Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
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Ingredients
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Method
Changes were made to the amount of cream cheese, flour, and the addition of 1 egg yolk. I found this made a delicious cookie. If you like you may add up to 1/2 teaspoons salt. We are sensitive to sodium so I use as little as possible.
Cream together butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolk and beat well.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until well blended.
Shape dough into 3 balls and chill thoroughly at least 25 minutes.
Press dough from a cookie press 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets, using desired shaping discs.
If desired, sprinkle with sugar crystals, etc. to decorate.
Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
May decorate with colored icing, if desired.
Yield: About 4 dozen.