CREAM CHEESE PRESS COOKIES

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Made this every Holiday season with my Mom with the cookie press that had belonged to my Grandma, that is now kept at my house. This is one of my most requested recipes from family and friends when they want something a little special for parties and the holidays

Provided by wyoming cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 ounces cream cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening, butter, sugar, and cream cheese.
  • Seperate egg and mix well beaten egg yolk into creamed mixture.
  • Save egg white and lightly whip.
  • Add vanilla to creamed mixture.
  • Mix in the 2 cups of flour.
  • Put into cookie press and press onto cold ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Brush with egg white it decorating with colored sugar.
  • Bake at 400 for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.4, Protein 1.6

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