RED VELVET SPRITZ COOKIES

Red Velvet Spritz Cookies image

I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one. The hint of cocoa makes these taste like red velvet cake. Add peppermint flavoring for a little extra kick. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 8-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, separated, room temperature
2 teaspoons red paste food coloring
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 tablespoon water
Nonpareils or sprinkles

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, food coloring and, if desired, extract. In another bowl, whisk flour and cocoa; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. In a small bowl, mix egg white and water; brush over cookies. Decorate as desired with nonpareils or sprinkles. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Freeze option: Place dough in a freezer container; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator overnight or until it's soft enough to press. Prepare and bake cookies as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.