CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ COOKIES

Steps:

• Changes were made to the amount of cream cheese, flour, and the addition of 1 egg yolk. I found this made a delicious cookie. If you like you may add up to 1/2 teaspoons salt. We are sensitive to sodium so I use as little as possible.
• Cream together butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
• Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
• Add egg yolk and beat well.
• Stir in vanilla extract.
• Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until well blended.
• Shape dough into 3 balls and chill thoroughly at least 25 minutes.
• Press dough from a cookie press 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets, using desired shaping discs.
• If desired, sprinkle with sugar crystals, etc. to decorate.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.
• May decorate with colored icing, if desired.
• Yield: About 4 dozen.