Catholic Recipe: Spritz Cookies II

For some families, spritz cookies are a must for the Christmas season. These German cookies require a cookie press.

DIRECTIONS

Sift together flour, salt, and cinnamon. Cream together butter and cream cheese; gradually beat in the 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients, a little at a time, stirring after each addition until smooth. Put desired forming plate in cookie press; fill press with dough. Mold dough on greased, cold cookie sheets. (If they are warm, dough will pull away from pans when press is lifted. If dough is too soft to hold its shape, chill until firm.) After molding dough, sprinkle with red and green sugar. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until light brown. Remove from sheets; cool on rack. Makes about 7 dozen cookies.