Easy Butter Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
These tender spritz cookies combine butter and cream cheese for an extra-rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's perfect for holiday entertaining. The cookie press creates beautiful shapes while the cream cheese adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness. Quick to make and endlessly customizable with different sprinkles and colors, these cookies are ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or whenever you want an impressive treat that's surprisingly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F
- 2
Cream together butter and cream cheese in a bowl
- 3
Add sugar and beat to incorporate
- 4
Add egg yolk and beat until light and fluffy
- 5
Add vanilla and beat to combine
- 6
Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl
- 7
Add flour mixture gradually to butter mixture and beat until incorporated
- 8
Place dough in cookie press with desired disk, working in batches
- 9
Press dough onto clean, ungreased cookie sheet without parchment or foil
- 10
Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles if using
- 11
Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown on edges, rotating sheets once halfway through
- 12
Remove from oven and let cool for 5-7 minutes
- 13
Transfer to cooling rack or platter
Tips
Use a clean, ungreased baking sheet without parchment paper for best cookie press results - the dough needs to stick slightly to release properly from the press
Work with small batches of dough in the cookie press to maintain proper consistency and prevent the dough from becoming too warm
Rotate baking sheets halfway through to ensure even browning and watch carefully to prevent burning the delicate edges
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months
Dough can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, bring to room temperature before using cookie press
Serve at room temperature as a sweet treat or dessert
Common Mistakes
avoid using parchment paper or foil on baking sheets as dough won't release properly from cookie press
don't overbake to prevent dry, crumbly texture
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
Gluten-Free Swaps
texture may vary by brand
FAQ
Can I make these without a cookie press?
While designed for a cookie press, you can roll into balls and flatten with a fork or use a piping bag with decorative tips for similar results.
What if my dough is too soft for the cookie press?
Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes until firm enough to hold its shape when pressed, or add a tablespoon more flour if needed.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months for best quality.