Cream Cheese Spritz cookies

I started my Christmas baking with this classic cookie. You'll need a cookie press, which, if you don't have one (or one from Grandma to borrow) may be a bit pricey, but it's so much fun I think it's worth it. These cookies freeze well, but are a bit delicate, so don't put them on the bottom of the freezer.


1 cup butter
3-4 oz cream cheese (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cup flour.

Cream the cream cheese and butter, add the sugar and beat well. Add remaining ingrediants and mix well. Note- it's fun to add food coloring so you get green trees, etc. If you do, I advise buying the good food coloring (available at craft or baking stores) the colors are sooo much richer than the stuff from the grocery store.

Fill up your cookie press and go to town- press onto an ugreased cookie sheet and bake 8-9 min at 350. Allow to cool on the sheet a few minutes before removing.