Cinnamon-Orange Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Cinnamon-Orange Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies bring the warmth of the holidays to your table with a unique twist on the classic spritz cookie. These vegetarian treats feature a tender crumb thanks to the addition of cream cheese and a burst of citrus from fresh orange zest. Perfect for festive gatherings, these cookies are visually stunning and deliciously sweet. They also freeze beautifully, making them an excellent make-ahead option for your holiday celebrations.

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Overview

These Cinnamon-Orange Butter Spritz Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic spritz cookie, enriched with cream cheese for a tender crumb and infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh orange zest. Perfect for festive occasions, these cookies are both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious. They freeze well, making them an ideal make-ahead treat for holiday gatherings.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 36

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 1 Cup butter, softened
• 3 Ounces (oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 1 Large egg yolk
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) orange zest, zested

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
3. Add the white sugar and egg yolk to the butter mixture, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, blending until a smooth dough forms.
5. Fill a Spritz cookie press or a pastry bag fitted with a star tip with the dough. Press the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, forming snowflake shapes or your desired design.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the peaks and bottoms.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them immediately to wire racks to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade Cinnamon-Orange Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies!