Holiday Wreaths With Cherries Spritz Cookies For Co

Name: Holiday Wreaths With Cherries Spritz Cookies For Cookie Press
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature; 3 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, pure not imitation; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 dozen red maraschino cherries; 1/4 cup decorator sugar, green color (or enough to coat cookies)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
3 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, pure not imitation
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 dozen red maraschino cherries
1/4 cup decorator sugar, green color (or enough to coat cookies)

1
With an electric mixer (can be done by hand, but it's a lot of work!), cream butter & cream cheese until light.
2
Add the granulated sugar to butter blend and beat until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract.
4
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt).
5
Gradually blend in flour with creamed butter mixture.
6
Chill dough for minimum 4 hours.
7
After dough is chilled, preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
8
Add chilled dough to cookie press, use wreath shaping disc.
9
Press cookies onto lightly greased cookie sheet or baking stone (baking stone recommended).
10
Sprinkle green decorator sugar (granulated) over cookies.
11
Add 1 cherry in middle of each wreath.
12
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until slightly browned. Do not over bake
13
Let cool on wire cooling rack before serving.

1040

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature, 3 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Holiday Wreaths With Cherries Spritz Cookies For Cookie Press falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Wreaths With Cherries Spritz Cookies For Cookie Press

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