Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I got this recipe from the book entitled The Spirit of Christmas. Originally my mom had this recipe and it was a holiday staple in our house for years. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
food coloring, if desired |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and cream cheese.
2. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
3. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.
4. Sift flour with salt and cinnamon; gradually add to cream mixture.
5. Add food coloring if desired.
6. Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.
8. Cool before removing from baking dish.
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