Snowflake Spritz Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Snowflake Spritz Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C), creating the perfect environment for your cookies to bake.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and fragrant ground cinnamon, and then set this delightful blend aside for later.

3. Step 3

   In another medium bowl, take your softened butter and cream cheese and beat them together until they’re smooth and creamy, like a cloud.

4. Step 4

   Next, add in the white sugar and egg yolk, and continue to mix until the mixture is light and fluffy, filling your kitchen with a sweet aroma.

5. Step 5

   Now, stir in the vanilla extract and the zesty orange peel, ensuring everything is well combined for that extra burst of flavor.

6. Step 6

   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until everything is combined—no need to overdo it! It’s time to get creative: fill your Spritz cookie press or a pastry bag with the dough and pipe out charming snowflake shapes onto an ungreased cookie sheet, letting your imagination shine.

7. Step 7

   Pop the tray into your preheated oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges and bottoms of the cookies turn a lovely golden brown.

8. Step 8

   Once they’re baked to perfection, carefully remove the cookies from the sheet and let them cool on wire racks, allowing them to crisp up just right.

9. Step 9

   Enjoy the delightful process and the sweet treats that await you!.