Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Unsalted butter, 1 cup (2 sticks)
• Cream cheese, 8 ounces
• Granulated sugar, 1 cup
• Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour, 2 1/4 cups
• Cornstarch, 1/4 cup

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 12-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with a star tip.
7. Pipe the dough into 1-inch strips onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 120
• Total fat: 8g
• Saturated fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 80mg
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Dietary fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crisp and buttery
• Sweet and savory
• Festive and elegant

User Comments:

• "These cookies are the perfect holiday treat!"
• "I love the combination of cream cheese and sugar."
• "The spritz cookies came out beautifully and tasted delicious."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use cold butter and cream cheese for best results.
• If the dough is too soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes before piping.
• Don't overbake the cookies, as they will become dry and crumbly.