Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies

Method

1. I

   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.

2. II

   Cream together butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.

3. III

   Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

4. IV

   Add egg yolk and beat well.

5. V

   Stir in vanilla extract.

6. VI

   Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until well blended.

7. VII

   Shape dough into 3 balls and chill thoroughly at least 25 minutes.

8. VIII

   Press dough from a cookie press 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets, using desired shaping discs.

9. IX

   If desired, sprinkle with sugar crystals, etc. to decorate.

10. X

    Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned.

11. XI

    Remove to wire racks to cool.

12. XII

    May decorate with colored icing, if desired.

13. XIII

    Yield: About 4 dozen.