Best 5 Cream Cheese Cookies Cookie Press Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of cream cheese cookies, a timeless classic that captivates taste buds with its rich, creamy texture and burst of flavors. These cookies are a symphony of simplicity and elegance, crafted with a harmonious blend of cream cheese, butter, sugar, and flour, resulting in a tender and velvety bite. Whether you prefer them plain or adorned with sprinkles, nuts, or dried fruits, cream cheese cookies are a versatile treat that caters to every palate. This article presents a collection of cream cheese cookie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved confection. From classic cream cheese cookies to variations infused with zesty lemon, nutty almond, and tangy cranberry, these recipes promise an exciting culinary adventure. Embark on this delightful journey and discover the perfect cream cheese cookie recipe that will become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ COOKIES



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These cookies are a family tradition every Christmas in my family, especially in tree or wreath form! The cream cheese gives regular spritz cookies a nice little boost.

Provided by Patty2007

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Spritz Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 drops green food coloring, or as desired
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream butter and cream cheese together in a bowl using an electric mixer; add sugar and beat well. Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring. Slowly add flour and mix well to combine.
  • Fill a cookie press with dough and form cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 8 to 10 minutes, making sure to remove at the first hint of browning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 29 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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

CREAM CHEESE COOKIES I



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These cookies are delicate when made with a press, or hardy when dropped by spoonfuls. I fill centers of press cookies with preserves or a chocolate chip for added variety.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended. Drop dough by spoonfuls or use a cookie press to place onto prepared cookie sheets. If using floral cookie press design, make an indentation in the center with a thimble, fill with preserves, or press candy into center.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. Cookies should be pale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 21.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CREAM CHEESE COOKIES



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour until well blended.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet (or use a cookie press). If desired, make an indentation in the center with your thumb or other object; fill with preserves, or press candy into center.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven.
  • Cookies should be pale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 53.1, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 1.2

SNOWFLAKE COOKIES (COOKIE PRESS RECIPE)



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Make and share this Snowflake Cookies (cookie press recipe) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chelle_N

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
colored crystal sugar, for decoration

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Beat in egg yolk and extracts, then gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix together the flour and salt, then slowly add flour mixture just until well blended.
  • Put dough in cookie press and make favorite shapes (wreath, tree, etc.).
  • Sprinkle with colored sugar and bake in 350-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from oven and let set on baking sheet 3 minutes to set.
  • Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1267, Fat 73.7, SaturatedFat 45.8, Cholesterol 263.8, Sodium 484.7, Carbohydrate 139.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 67.3, Protein 13.4

Tips:

- Use high-quality cream cheese for the best flavor and texture. - Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing. This will help them cream together smoothly. - If you don't have a cookie press, you can use a pastry bag fitted with a star tip to pipe the dough onto the baking sheets. - Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much. - Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. - Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.

Conclusion:

These cream cheese cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich flavor and creamy texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack or dessert, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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