Orange Spritz Cookies

• butter↗1⁄2 cup

  softened

• cream cheese↗3 ounces

  softened

• brown sugar1⁄2 cup

  packed

• orange zest↗2 teaspoons
• orange extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• colored crystal sugar↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and brown sugar.

2. 2

   Beat in orage peel and extract.

3. 3

   Combine flour and salt.

4. 4

   Gradually add to creamed mixture.

5. 5

   Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

6. 6

   Sprinkle them with colored sugar.

7. 7

   Bake at 375º for 6-9 minutes or until lightly browned.

8. 8

   Cool for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   before removing to wire racks.