ITALIAN "EASTER" CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ COOKIES RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375°F. With a stand mixer (use the paddle attachment) or a hand mixer, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and whatever extract you wish touse, and beat again until blended. Add the flour and mix on low speed until blended. Fit a cookie press with a die plate. Scoop up about a quarter of the dough* and, using a small amount of flour if needed, shape the dough into a log just narrower than the barrel of the cookie press. Slide the log into the cookie press and spritz the cookies directly onto ungreased baking sheets about 1 inch apart. (optional) Brush the tops with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar if using. Repeat with the remaining dough. Otherwise, don't brush with the egg white and sugar and bake plain. Then make the glaze. Bake until the cookies are just golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes (it's best to bake one sheet at a time). Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet on a rack for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely. Be sure the baking sheet is cool before spritzing more cookies. Glaze: Blend all of the ingredients. I like to lay my cookies on a cooling rack, and then drizzle the glaze with a spoon. Or, you can dip each cookie in the glaze. Sprinkle with nonpareils or colored coarse sugar. Allow to dry for at least 15 minutes. Store at room temperature or freeze in an airtight container, separating the cookie layers with waxed paper. Tips: I found the dough to be a bit soft to work with my cookie press. I refrigerated the dough for about 30 minutes, and froze each baking sheet. Do NOT line the baking sheets with parchment paper, nor grease them. Spritz cookies want to be on a cool baking sheet. The reason for freezing the baking sheets, is to prevent spreading of the cookies.
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Fre Ramm
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the dough.
Umar TEK
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dense. They didn't look anything like the picture in the recipe.
Rana Raj kumar
[email protected]These cookies were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I had hoped, and the filling was a bit too runny.
Mello Kema
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sira Jul
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The dough was too dry, and the filling was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Brandon Sanchez
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family, and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these cookies again!
Yar Muhammad Jamali
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make, and they turned out so delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the cookies were the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making these again!
Adam Buchholz
[email protected]I made these cookies for my Easter brunch, and they were a big hit! They were so easy to make, and they looked so festive. The filling was creamy and delicious, and the cookies were the perfect size for a brunch. I will definitely be making these aga
Amin Waqar
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the dough.
Loveth Umeh
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dense. They didn't look anything like the picture in the recipe.
Veretta Young
[email protected]These cookies were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I had hoped, and the filling was a bit too runny.
pradeep pandey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
aqeel sheikh
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The dough was difficult to work with, and the filling was too sweet for my taste. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Dol Magar
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! I made them for my family's Easter celebration, and they were a huge hit. The dough was easy to work with, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The cookies were the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and they were g
Pili Selemani
[email protected]I made these cookies for my Easter party, and they were a huge success! They were so easy to make, and they looked so festive. The filling was creamy and delicious, and the cookies were the perfect size for a party. I will definitely be making these
Sm Shuvo
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The dough was easy to work with, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and festive Easter treat.
Bobby Shouse
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the cream cheese filling is always a hit. I highly recommend them!
Muhammad sakhawat Muhammad sakhawat
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. I loved the combination of flavors, and the cream cheese filling was the perfect touch. Will definitely be making these again!