How to Make Snowflake Spritz Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Snowflake spritz cookies are a classic holiday treat that are beloved by many for their delicate, buttery texture and beautiful snowflake shape. These cookies are perfect for gifting, sharing with friends and family, or adding to your holiday cookie platter. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and festive appearance, snowflake spritz cookies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

One of the best things about snowflake spritz cookies is that they are incredibly easy to make. ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 6 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together flour, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Cream together butter and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add sugar and egg yolk; beat until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and orange zest. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fill a Spritz snowflake cookie press or pastry bag with dough and form cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are golden brown on the peaks and on the bottoms, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets at once to cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 60mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 14mg