CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ COOKIES

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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.

Provided by CookingLady

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and cream cheese.
  • Gradually add sugar and mix well.
  • Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.
  • Sift flour with salt and cinnamon; gradually add to cream mixture.
  • Add food coloring if desired.
  • Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool before removing from baking dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.2, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 238.1, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 33.6, Protein 6.9

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