ORANGE SPRITZ COOKIES

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Brown sugar gives these spritz cookies a lovely light caramel tint. This variation has a rich buttery shortbread taste and texture with a hint of orange flavor. They are a delightful addition to my holiday cookie tray. -Sean Fleming, St. Charles, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange or vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture., Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press cookies 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake at 375° for 6-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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