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Orange Spritz Cookies

Name: Orange Spritz Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon orange or vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Colored sugar

6 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

about 5-1/2 dozen

Updated: Apr. 15, 2023

Brown sugar gives these spritz cookies a lovely light caramel tint. This variation has a rich buttery shortbread taste and texture with a hint of orange flavor. They are a delightful addition to my holiday cookie tray. -Sean Fleming, St. Charles, Illinois

Orange Spritz Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange or vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Colored sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press cookies 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake at 375° for 6-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 67 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.